Autism Support Teaching Assistant

Autism Support Teaching Assistant Location: Newport (NP19) Salary: £75 - £85 Per day
Start date: March 2024
Teaching Personnel is a well-established education and training provider, dedicated to supporting students with autism in their educational journey.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Autism Support Teaching Assistant in Newport.
This is a full time position (term time only), working between the hours 08:20 - 15:10. This is a temporary contract until August 2024, with the potential to join the school on a permanent contract from September pending a successful review.
- Provide support to students with autism in a classroom setting, assisting the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
- Implement and follow individualised education plans (IEPs) for each student, ensuring their specific needs are met
- Assist in managing behaviour and promoting positive social interactions
- Support students in developing their communication and social skills
- Collaborate with the teaching team to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to the class teacher
- Help with administrative tasks related to student records and documentation
- Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Experience working with individuals with autism or related special educational needs
- Good understanding of autism and its impact on learning and behaviour
- Ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
- Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards supporting students with autism
Prior experience working with individuals with autism or related special educational needs is desirable.
- Good understanding of autism and its impact on learning and behaviour
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively manage behaviour and promote positive social interactions
- Experience in implementing individualised education plans (IEPs)
- Excellent record-keeping and organisational abilities
If you are interested in this position please apply with your CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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