Autism Support Teaching Assistant – Inspire & Grow

Kirklees Council; May (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-resourced environment

Supportive leadership

CPD opportunities

Family-focused ethos

Job summary

Woodley School and College in Kirklees is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism aged 5-19 across the main site and satellite sites. You will work alongside the class teacher to promote learning and well-being, and to engage pupils from diverse backgrounds with patience and clear communication.

You will be expected to inspire trust, build team commitment, and be flexible, reflective, and proactive in improving the quality of learning.

Qualifications

• Support learning and social-emotional needs of pupils.
• Good verbal communication to liaise with children and staff.
• Ability to relate with children from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teaching and learning activities as directed by the class teacher.
• Support pupils with autism to engage and participate in lessons.
• Be flexible, reflective and self-evaluating to improve learning quality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Diversity awareness

Team collaboration

Reflection

Job description

Woodley School and College in Kirklees is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism aged 5-19 across the main site and satellite sites. You will work alongside the class teacher to promote learning and well-being, and to engage pupils from diverse backgrounds with patience and clear communication.

You will be expected to inspire trust, build team commitment, and be flexible, reflective, and proactive in improving the quality of learning.