Autism Specialist KS4 Teaching Assistant

Overview

Do you enjoy working on a one-to-one basis with children with Autism? Aspire People is looking to recruit a teaching assistant to assist children with Autism and associated challenging behaviours. We seek experienced teaching assistants who can encourage, motivate and support children within the classroom so that they can access the curriculum with ease and bridge the present gap. The school in North Birmingham has recently received funding and is looking for talented SEND TAs to work on a casual or full‑time basis for the rest of the school year.

You will be supporting children who may have behavioural difficulties and demonstrate lower-level disruption. You will need to engage with the children, keep them on task and demonstrate a patient and understanding nature.

• Level 3 qualification in Teaching & Learning (ideal)
• Long‑term experience (an academic term or more) working with children on a one‑to‑one basis
• SEN experience covering Autism
• Able to communicate and build rapport with the children you support
• Passionate about working with SEN children and dedicated to helping them thrive and achieve targets set in line with their individual education plan’s (IEP)

• Highly skilled, dedicated consultant with in‑depth knowledge of SEND
• Excellent rates of PAY
• Access to free online training and CPD

I am keen to talk to SEND Support Assistants across the Birmingham area who are interested in working with Aspire People. If you are interested in finding out more about myself and Aspire People, please visit our website. If you feel this position is for you, please apply above and I will be in touch.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.