Teaching Assistant - SEN School (ASC) - Totton, Southampton

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming educational institution in Southampton is seeking empathetic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 11-16 with Autism Spectrum Condition. The role emphasizes the importance of nurturing independence and social skills through tailored support. Ideal candidates will have experience in working with young people with complex learning needs and will play a critical role in adapting educational approaches to meet individual children's requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with Autism or complex learning needs.
• Ability to adapt to each child's individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis.
• Assist in creating an individualized program for students.

Skills

Empathy

Nurturing

Problem-solving

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (ASC) - Southampton

Academics are recruiting on behalf of a small school in the Totton area of Southampton which specialises in educating pupils aged 11-16 years with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

They recognise the importance of helping students with autism to develop problem-solving skills to promote independence both in school and in the transition to adult life. They believe in creating an individualised programme to meet each child’s needs adapting a unique ‘autistic curriculum’. This not only captures the students learning needs but also addresses social, emotional and communication needs of children and young people with autism, and nurtures their independence and well-being.

They are looking for a number of empathetic and nurturing Teaching Assistant's with experience of supporting young people with Autism or complex learning needs. You will be required to support students on a 1:1 basis.

This is an on-going, temp to perm position starting in September.

If you live in Southampton and love working with young people with autism and complex learning needs, please apply!