Teaching Assistant, Primary Profound Autism SEND School

Axcis Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a special school in Birmingham focusing on profoundly autistic learners. The role involves providing support on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, addressing various emotional and communication needs. Suitable candidates will have relevant experience and be ready to join a supportive team in an ongoing capacity.

Benefits

£50 shopping voucher for referred friends

Qualifications

• Experience in one-to-one and small group support - Essential.
• Experience with pupils who are profoundly autistic – Essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole class support and work closely with autistic learners.
• Assist with personal care and emotional dysregulation.
• Work collaboratively with a team and independently.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Experience with profound Autism

Experience with sensory and emotional dysregulation

Job description

Axcis are working with an ASD-specific special school in the Balsall Heath area which has a support staff vacancy for a teaching assistant with experience of working with profoundly autistic learners including more specific needs such as being non/pre-verbal, sensory and emotional dysregulation and personal care needs. This is a small school comprising of 40 children within the early years and primary age-brackets; high levels of teamwork and communication amongst colleagues is key when it comes to providing the best support for children with profound needs. Type of SEND support experience required: - Profound Autism - Sensory Dysregulation - Distressing/challenging behaviour towards themselves and adults - Sensory challenges - Personal care needs - Visual communication (PECS, Makaton) This is a full-time role on an ongoing basis, the school is looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible and to return in September 2025. This is a great opportunity for a teaching assistant looking to work in a school with a highly-skilled, enthusiastic and committed team. Job Details • Whole class support but working on a 1:1 or small group basis • Working closely with profoundly autistic learners with more specific needs such as non/pre-verbal communication, sensory and emotional dysregulation, personal care and distressing/challenging behaviour • Working independently and as part of a team • Full time hours (8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday) • Ongoing basis for the remainder of 2024/25 academic year and to return in September 2025 • Start date - ASAP Requirements: • Experience in working on a one to one and/or small group basis – Essential • Experience of working with pupils who are profoundly autistic– Essential • Experience of supporting needs such as non/pre-verbal communication, sensory and emotional dysregulation and personal care – Essential • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required or we’re happy to carry out a new one ahead of you starting the position – Essential • Minimum of 2 good references – Essential INDMID

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Roddy Moothialoo on 0121 827 2030 | Ext: 4002.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Roddy Moothialoo

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 4002