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SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD)
Location: Sunderland
Salary Scale: £75-100 per day
Start Date: September 2024
Contract type: Part-time/Full-time
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
GSL Education Newcastle is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for a rewarding position in a supportive school in Sunderland.
Job Summary: As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing personalized support to students with ASD, helping them navigate their educational journey and overcome any barriers to learning. Your role will involve working closely with the classroom teacher and the SENCO to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and deliver targeted interventions.
Responsibilities of SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD):
- Provide 1:1 support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Work closely with the classroom teacher to support differentiated learning.
- Help manage and encourage positive behaviour per the school's policies.
- Support students in developing social and communication skills.
- Assist with classroom activities and interventions tailored to students' needs.
Qualifications of SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD):
- Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- A compassionate and patient approach to working with children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff.
- A relevant education or child development qualification is desirable but not essential.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
GSL Education is an ethical, inclusive, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Sunderland and the Newcastle region.
For more information or to register your interest in this “SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD)” role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
