Teaching Assistant – Small Group Support (ASD) – £750 Welcome Bonus

New Forest Care Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £750

On-site parking

Enhanced DBS

Funded professional qualifications

Regular in-house training

Job summary

New Forest School is seeking energetic teaching assistants to support students with ASD and mental health needs in small classes of around four. The role is 40 hours per week, term time only, with a welcome bonus of £750 paid in your first months salary.

You will break down learning, apply strategies and behavioural plans, and use therapeutic techniques to help students access education while safeguarding is prioritised. A driving licence is preferable.

Qualifications

• Ability to form relationships with young people to support them academically and emotionally.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though following relevant policies and procedures.
• Be able to support students with following their behaviour plans and strategies.
• Be proactive in matters of Health and Safety.
• Communicate efficiently with the Senior Leadership Team, staff, parents and external agencies as required.
• Maintain detailed and accurate student records on a timely basis.
• Ability to use initiative and creativity to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Work in a small class group to provide emotional and academic support.
• Break down learning and apply strategies and behaviour plans.
• Use therapeutic techniques to help students access education.
• Maintain records and monitor student progress.
• Support safeguarding and relevant policies.

Skills

Relationship building

Punctuality

Behaviour support

Communication

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

New Forest School is seeking energetic teaching assistants to support students with ASD and mental health needs in small classes of around four. The role is 40 hours per week, term time only, with a welcome bonus of £750 paid in your first months salary.

You will break down learning, apply strategies and behavioural plans, and use therapeutic techniques to help students access education while safeguarding is prioritised. A driving licence is preferable.