SEN - Teaching Assistant

ASD Teaching Assistant
Location: Newport, Wales
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Job Type: Term Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Start date: ASAP opportunities and September 2024

Our client is looking for a passionate and skilled Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with autism and associated learning difficulties. We provide a stimulating and nurturing environment for pupils aged 3-19 with Autism, pupils have a variety of needs some may be verbal, but the majority of pupils are non-verbal. The school is split onto 2 sites covering secondary and primary aged pupils, with classes based on ability rather than age. The goal is to help each pupil achieve their full potential in a setting where they are valued and respected.

Day to day of the role:

• Work under the direction of the class teacher and the special educational needs and disability coordinator (SENDCO).
• Assist with the planning and delivery of lessons tailored to the needs of pupils with complex learning difficulties.
• Support the assessment and recording of pupil progress.
• Help manage behaviour and ensure the safety of pupils.
• Participate in extracurricular activities, events, and training to contribute to the wider school community.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Highly empathetic, patient and nurturing.
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and associated learning difficulties.
• Positive and flexible attitude with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional practice.
• You will need to be available on a full time, ongoing basis as the children require consistency.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and rewarding environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Term-time working hours for a better work-life balance.
• Potential for contract extension beyond the academic year.

Reed Education promote the welfare and safety of children, you will be required to provide a full enhanced child and adult DBS alongside suitable referencing and registration with the EWC.

To apply for this Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in the role. We are shortlisting CV's over the coming week with a view to start trial days towards the end of term.