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Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £85- £130 per day
Start Date: immediately
Contract Type: full-time
We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Autism) to join our secondary schools in Chelmsford, starting immediately. As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with our children with complex Autism, supporting their daily learning, care, and development. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with autism. As a Teaching Assistant (Autism), you will provide essential support to students, helping them navigate their educational journey and develop vital life skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with autism on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Collaborate with teachers and other staff to enhance student learning.
- Help pupils learn key life skills in communication, social interaction, emotional/sensory regulation, and self-care.
You will need to be resilient, positive, enthusiastic, empathetic, and a team player. In return, we can offer the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
Benefits:
- Flexibility to Suit Your Lifestyle - Choose when and where you work, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Take on assignments that align with your schedule and personal commitments.
- Pathway to Permanent Roles - Use temporary assignments as a stepping stone to secure permanent positions in schools you enjoy working with.
- Immediate Start Options - Take advantage of quick placement opportunities for those ready to start immediately.
- Competitive Pay Rates - Earn competitive hourly or daily rates, with the potential for pay progression based on performance and experience.
- Sociable hours - Enjoy working hours that fit your lifestyle.
- Temp work - Choose your own shifts.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.If you are enthusiastic about supporting students with autism and want to contribute positively to their educational experience, we encourage you to apply for the Teaching Assistant (Autism) position today!
For more updates on the role, do not hesitate to contact Katie Gibson or apply at (url removed)
