Teaching Assistant - Autism

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Preston (PR3)

Employment Type:

Full-time, Temp
-to Permanent

Job Description:

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our committed team at a specialist school located in the picturesque Lancashire countryside near Preson (PR3).

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment, providing education and care for children and young people aged 7-19 years with Autism and related needs.

• Supporting children and young people with behavioural challenges and trauma, using autism-specific strategies.
• Assisting teaching staff in delivering tailored educational programmes.
• Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Building positive relationships with young people to encourage engagement and development.

• Passion for working with young people and making a positive impact.
• Awareness of behavioural issues and trauma experienced by young people.
• Punctuality, flexibility, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in challenging situations.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Experiance workinng with young people preferably in a classroom support or teaching assistant position

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training, both face-to-face and online.
• Wellbeing support and a friendly, family-like atmosphere.
• Full paid induction
• Supportive management and mentorship from experienced professionals.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.