SEN TA Autism

Can you adapt your teaching to support students with additional needs?

Are you able create an interesting and exciting learning environment for students?

Looking for the opportunity to support the delivery of a fun, interactive curriculum for students on the autistic spectrum?

Then this could be the role for you!

We are looking for a full time SEN teaching assistant who specialises in supporting students on the autistic spectrum to work at one of our schools in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a school who ensures excellent teaching and learning takes place within a safe and inclusive environment. Students are recognised and celebrated, it is believed every student can fulfil their potential through dedication and hard work. The school aims to create a love of learning and a resilience that is essential to achieving and exceeding expectations. Their two simple rules they uphold are to work hard and be nice.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic individual who is eager to support students with their learning. You will work collaboratively with teachers to provide effective support for learning activities. You will work with children who have complex needs and will have the ability to adapt their learning strategy. You will support the teacher with behaviour management and maintain these expectations with the students they work with. The successful candidate will also be a strong communicator and will have the patience needed to be supportive to children who may be struggling to pick up a specific concept.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting
• problems to the teacher as appropriate;
• Maintain of a clean, safe and tidy learning environment;
• Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities;
• Support pupils to understand instructions, support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working or volunteering with SEND children (autism experience preferable).
• Behaviour management skills.
• Ability to working as part of a team.
• Caring and empathetic personality

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly pay
• Exclusive roles
• DBS and school application support
• A dedicated consultant focused on finding you the right roles
• Online availability with an App-based booking system
• Support to edit and improve your CV
• Refer a friend scheme with a reward of £300 of Love 2 Shop vouchers!

If you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and want to make a real difference in their lives, you could be our new Teaching Assistant in Leeds! we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As I'm sure you're already aware, working with children really is one of the most rewarding things you can do!