Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant for Autism Support
Full Time Role - Monday - Friday 8:30AM-4PM
On the job training
Friendly well resourced school

Unlock Potential in Every Child!

The Teaching Assistant Job

The successful Teaching Assistant applicant will:

Join a dedicated team in a fantastic SEN school in Portsmouth as a Teaching Assistant specialising in Autism support.
Your teaching assistant role will involve creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive.
For this teaching assistant job I am seeking compassionate individuals who can implement tailored strategies to promote social skills and communication.

The successful teaching assistant applicant will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of school, where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part working each day towards the schools aim to meet the varied needs of its students. As a teaching assistant you will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with students who will grow attached to you and whose confidence and ability to tackle their learning and the outside world will increase as a result of your work and encouragement.

The School

Based in Portsmouth this is a friendly and well respected SEN school where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and is of equal worth.
Alongside focusing on achieving the very best outcomes for pupils this school supports pupils with special educational needs to fulfil their own unique potential through an inclusive approaches to ensure that all students are provided with a safe and nurturing educational environments that meet the full range of their needs.
Pupils from Portsmouth who attend this school are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, that is tailored around an extensive knowledge of their learning difficulties.
The school offers bespoke access to social skills programmes led by a talented therapists team
Well-equipped education and therapeutic facilities
Early intervention pathways that reduce the barriers and transitional difficulties from childhood towards the preparation for adulthood

The Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
Promote pupil's independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures
Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

The Teaching Assistant Applicant

The ideal teaching assistant applicant will be have the following qualities:

Enjoyment of working with children
Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Commitment to safeguarding pupil's well-being and equality
Honest, hardworking, transparent with a willingness to learn and develop
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

If you have a passion for empowering children with Autism to reach their full potential, apply today!

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

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