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Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Agency: Career Teachers
Contract Type: Long Term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role:
Career Teachers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school for children with autism. This is a long-term position, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students with special educational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students with autism.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Support the class teacher in creating a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Help students with their academic, social, and emotional development.
- Use specialized strategies and tools to support students' learning and communication needs.
- Monitor and record students' progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents.
- Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the classroom.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with autism or other special educational needs.
- A patient, empathetic, and understanding approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Relevant qualifications or training in special education (desirable but not essential).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting children with autism and meet the requirements above, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to Ella at Career Teachers or apply by clicking apply now.
INDLEETA
At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.
All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.
Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:
- Attend an interview in person;
- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;
- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.
