1:1 Teaching Assistant for ASD Support

Connex Education; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE Paid weekly

Free SEND Toolkit access

Funded formal qualification (Level 2-5

Care to classroom conversion course

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a mainstream primary school in Birmingham. You will provide tailored classroom support, encourage communication, independence and social development, and help the pupil manage occasional minor self-injurious behaviours using agreed strategies.

Working closely with the class teacher and school team, you will promote positive behaviour, monitor progress, and help create a safe

Qualifications

• Experience working in education is essential.
• Enhanced DBS (update service) or willingness to apply through Connex Education.
• Commitment to equality and safeguarding in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to the pupil with ASD.
• Promote communication, independence and social development.
• Support pupil with self-injurious behaviours using agreed strategies.

Skills

Supporting Teaching & Learning

Experience with SEN

Equality & diversity

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

UK Educational qualification (desirable)

Job description

Connex Education is seeking a caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a mainstream primary school in Birmingham. You will provide tailored classroom support, encourage communication, independence and social development, and help the pupil manage occasional minor self-injurious behaviours using agreed strategies.

Working closely with the class teacher and school team, you will promote positive behaviour, monitor progress, and help create a safe