ASD Specialist Teaching Assistant

ASD Specialist Teaching Assistant SEN School Newham

A large SEN School based in Newham are on the hunt for an Autism Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs for an ASAP start.

You will be tasked with supporting a wide variation of needs including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties, Speech and Language and more! The students' needs vary in severity some will be verbal, some non-verbal.

If you have any experience with children aged 11+ SEN we would love to hear from you! This does not have to be direct school experience; any transferable skills will be considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• ASD Teaching Assistant/ SEN Teaching Assistant
• Support students with SEN on a day-to-day basis (ASD, SLD, SP&L and more)
• Secondary opportunities
• Liaising with Class Teachers and the SENDCO regarding progress of children
• Provide a stimulating and safe learning environment for children.
• Delivering specialist interventions
• Liaising with the school's therapists
• ASAP Start - Long-Term - Full Time
• £90 - £110 per day
• Located in the Borough of Newham

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• ASD Teaching Assistant/ SEN Teaching Assistant
• Experience of supporting children (16+) with SEN - Autism, PMLD, SLD, SP&L - Ideal
• Childcare related experience, ideally with a SEN focus - Ideal
• You MUST be resilient, patient, calm-natured, empathetic & adaptable
• A hardworking and driven individual who will exceed all expectations of the role requirements

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

• Large SEN school
• Very well facilitated and with modern resources
• Fantastic SEN provisions
• Fantastic outdoor provisions
• Bespoke SEN training
• Welcoming and supportive staff (SEN specialists)