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1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: DN8Salary: 90-£95 per day Hours: 8:30-15:30 Monday-Friday.
Reed Education are currently supporting an 'Outstanding’ rated primary school who are looking to recruit a teaching assistant with experience supporting children with complex autism on a 1:1 basis. The ideal candidate will have experience with EHCP’s and a strong grasp on the KS1 curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with parents, SENCO and other outside agencies to develop strategies and techniques to make progress towards EHCP targets.
- Foster a positive learning environment, providing encouragement and developing confidence within the child.
- Adapt lesson materials and resources to make them accessible with a keen eye for incorporating the child’s interests to make the materials engaging.
- Provide a safe space and encourage the use of sensory play/regulation techniques to make every day a positive one.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with Autism, particularly high support needs.
- Previous experience with PDA (pathological demand avoidance)
- Knowledge of the KS1 curriculum
- Enhanced DBS on the update service
- Resilience and empathy
Why work with Reed?
- Competitive pay, reflective of your experience and the demand of the role.
- A dedicated consultant to provide support throughout the placement.
- A multitude of opportunities to suit your work-life balance.
- A generous referral scheme, with the ability to earn up to £250 per successful referral.
- Access to continuous professional development, allowing you to hone your skills and progress your career.
- CV and interview support from specialists in the market, for every role.
If you have previous experience supporting children with Autism and this role sounds ideal for you then please get in touch - we would love to hear from you!
