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ASD Classroom Assistant

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Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG31 4UR

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The ASD Classroom Assistant position at Pangbourne Primary starts on 3rd February 2025, offering a daily pay rate between £83.33 and £90.
  • The role is permanent and full-time, requiring work from 08:30 to 3:15 PM, Monday to Friday during term time only.
  • The school is looking for 5 experienced ASD Classroom Assistants to support 15 suspected ASD children in Year 2, with some students needing 1:1 support.
  • Candidates with a background in SEN/ASD are preferred, but graduates with an interest in Psychology are also encouraged to apply.
  • An enhanced DBS check is required, and the school seeks proactive, enthusiastic individuals with a strong background in Maths and English.

ASD Classroom Assistant - Pangbourne

Primary support

  • Start date - 3rd February 2025
  • Daily pay rate: £83.33 - £90
  • Permanent
  • Full time (08:30 - 3:15pm) Monday - Friday (term time only)
  • Excellent transport links to Pangbourne

A SEN inclusive mainstream school is recruiting for a ASD Learning Assistant Support (s), as they have 15 suspected ASD children in Year 2 amongst all 3 forms. They need 5 ASD Classroom Assistant, with the plan to recruit later on once they are settled. Some of the Year 2 students are on a part-time timetable.

5 of the Year 5 students are formally ASD diganosed, requiring 1:1 support in the classroom and take interventions in the afternoons.

Experienced SEN/ASD Classroom Assistant (s) are desired, and graduates with a keen Psychology interest are welcome to apply.

The ASD Classroom Assistant role:

  • Assist classroom activities - Work in partnership with teachers to plan and perform dynamic lessons to pupils, implementing inclusive and creative strategies. 1 to 1 support may be required.
  • Excellent support team - opportunities for progression, essential for aspiring Early Careers.
  • Supporting and nurturing the environment for the Pangbourne based students to absorb a solid foundation of their education. Previous understanding of the national Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 curriculum is not essential, ability to adapt to new content is key.
  • Awareness of child safe-guarding and ability to highlight concerns to senior teaching staff.
  • Promote holistic student growth, contribute to creating a safe cohesive classroom.

Key skills/requirements:

  • Enhanced DBS - currently holding a valid on the update service or be willing to undergo the process.
  • Pro-active demeanour, energetic, enthusiastic and caring approach to supporting the Pangbourne based students.
  • Support on a 1-2-1 basis with a pupil with Autism or another with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs (SEMH).
  • A strong background in Maths and English is ideal for this role and the Primary school are ideally looking for someone with previous experience with SEN.

Suitable for recent school leavers, University graduates, Pre-PGCE qualified students and experienced Classroom Assistant.

UK rights to remain/Visas are required, overseas candidates are welcome to apply.

If this Pangbourne based ASD Classroom Assistant role appeals, please submit your updated CV.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.