Autism Teaching Assistant

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £83 - £100 per day

GSL Education are actively recruiting experienced Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants to work at a Special Educational Needs School in York, North Yorkshire starting as soon as possible.

The school provides education for young people with additional needs, varying from physical disabilities to multi-sensory needs. Every student is seen as an individual, with a personalised learning plan, in-line with their EHCP goals and outcomes. The school has vast facilities to help support the social, academic and physical needs of their learners.

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants Requirements:

• Have recent experience supporting children, young people or adults with Autism.
• Have knowledge of associated needs and behaviours linked to Autism.
• Be trained in de-escalation, such as Team Teach, MAPA or NAPPI (this is not essential, but desirable).
• Have a calm, nurturing and patient persona. 
• Be a flexible education practitioner, who can adapt quickly to situations. 
• Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to have one processed via GSL Education.

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants Responsibilities:

• Assist classroom teachers in planning and implementing lessons and activities tailored to the diverse needs of students with autism.
• Work closely with students with autism on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Help students develop their communication and social skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and other professionals to develop and implement behaviour management plans.
• Track student progress and behaviours.
• Foster positive relationships with students with autism.

As an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant, it is vital to have a clear understanding of autism, and the behaviours associated. You should have a natural enthusiasm and positive outlook to engage and support young people. Having a good sense of humour and being resilient will prove vital to becoming a successful member of the team.

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service

For more information, or to apply to work with GSL Education as an Autism Teaching Assistant in York, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our North Yorkshire office today. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!