Year 6 ASD Teaching Assistant - Support & Growth (Full-Time)

Teach Plus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus are recruiting a caring and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Edgware, starting ASAP. This full-time role provides dedicated support to a Year 6 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to help access the Year 6 curriculum and stay engaged.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to build the pupil's confidence and independence, using calm, patient strategies to support communication and social interaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
• Strong subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Enhanced DBS certificate with Update Service.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support for a Year 6 pupil with ASD.
• Assist pupil in accessing Year 6 curriculum and classroom activities.
• Implement strategies for communication, emotional regulation and engagement.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interactions.
• Collaborate with class teacher, SENCO and support team to provide consistent support.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt support to individual needs.

Skills

TA experience

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Enhanced DBS with Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Teach Plus are recruiting a caring and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Edgware, starting ASAP. This full-time role provides dedicated support to a Year 6 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to help access the Year 6 curriculum and stay engaged.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to build the pupil's confidence and independence, using calm, patient strategies to support communication and social interaction.