Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Location: Washington
Salary: £75-£110 per day
Start: Immediate
Contract: Daily Supply, Long Term

Are you a passionate individual dedicated to supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

GSL Education Newcastle Branch are in collaboration with an outstanding secondary school in Washington that is looking for a dedicated ASD Teaching Assistant to join their experienced team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work and make a significant impact on the lives of young students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, helping them achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant will include:

Assisting in the implementation of personalised education plans for students with ASD.
Providing one-on-one and small group support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder to help students understand and complete their work, providing additional explanations and assistance as needed.
Monitoring and assessing student progress, providing feedback to teachers and adjusting support strategies as necessary.
Participating in meetings and discussions to share insights and strategies for supporting each student’s learning and well-being.
Fostering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where all students feel valued and included.
Employing different instructional techniques and materials to cater to the diverse learning styles and needs of students.
Keeping detailed notes on each student’s development and communicating this information to teachers, parents and other relevant parties.

Requirements of the Teaching Assistant:

Experience working as a teaching assistant or support role in a secondary school or classroom setting with students with ASD.
A deep understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and effective support strategies.
Demonstrate the ability to establish trust and rapport with all members of the school community.
Show a deep commitment to helping students with ASD by exhibiting patience and empathy in your interactions.
Additional qualifications or training in special education are advantageous but not mandatory, providing you with additional skills and knowledge to support students with ASD effectively.

To work with GSL Education, you should:

Have the right to work in the UK.
Provide an up-to-date CV that covers the past 10 years with gaps not exceeding a month and includes all references from the past 2 years, with employer references from all places worked in the past 2 years.
Have an Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Benefits of Joining GSL Education:

Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.

We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with ASD.

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 certificate registered on the Update Service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Teaching Assistant ASD’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.