Special Needs Teaching Assistant

"A good school with outstanding Pupil Personal Development and Leadership” Ofsted 

We are a specialist independent school for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We are seeking a SEN teaching assistant to work in either Primary or Secondary.

Our ambition is for pupils to develop self-confidence, independence and resilience through an engaging and holistic curriculum. This will provide the skills, life experiences and qualifications pupils need to participate successfully in wider society

We believe that personalised teaching and learning in an autism specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be met and their capabilities fully realised. Our vision is powerful and ambitious.

The Role

As a SEN TA you will be highly motivated to support children with special needs to make progress and fulfil their potential. You will have:

• relevant experience of classroom support and of working with children who have ASD
• a wider interest in working with children, young people and their parents/carers both inside and outside the classroom
• the ability to contribute positively to the overall programme of learning for each student to ensure progression
• a focus on pupil outcomes and pupil progression
• to contribute to learning outside the classroom
• understanding that safeguarding all children is a top priority: to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times 

You should have:

• relevant experience or transferable skills
• experience working within an ASD 
• a high degree of initiative and sound judgement when working with children and young people
• ability to communicate effectively with learners and their parents/carers
• ability to work with parents
• ability, patience and judgement to manage behaviour

DEVELOP YOUR  CAREER WITH US!

We offer:

• Fantastic pupils
• Supportive school community
• Innovative curriculum
• Employer’s pension contribution of 8%
• All school holidays plus up to 10 additional days holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full induction programme
• Monthly professional training and development
• 8 Inset Days with a focus on autism best practice and curriculum knowledge and development
• Career progression routes - including promotion
• Individual CPD opportunities - middle and senior leadership training

Apply today!