Merton
South West London
£90 - £100
Autism Teaching Assistant
Location: Merton, South West London
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start date: ASAP
Rate of pay: £90 - £100 per day PAYE (depending on experience)
We are supporting a SEND school that caters to pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a range of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism (ASC), and complex social and emotional needs and is a happy, friendly school where pupils are encouraged and supported to learn and achieve. Each child and young person within our school is treated as a unique individual, and our multi-disciplinary approach to learning provides the opportunities for them to reach their full potential.
This is the chance to be part of driven and impassioned schools, where the pupils are at the forefront of everything they do, whilst also supporting staff and offering training and progression.
We are working with SEND schools, Specialist Provisions (settings attached to mainstream schools specifically designed for SEND students) that cater to students with Autism and complex social and emotional struggles, heightened sensory difficulties and dysregulation.
About You/The Role:
Have a positive and enthusiastic approach with a passion for supporting learners with SEND
Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal
Develop and maintain positive relationships across the school community
Be able to multi-task
Be flexible and solution-focused
Be calm and patient
Embrace working in a varied and sometimes unpredictable environment
Undertake classroom and school-wide work
Provide care for pupils
Carry out pupils' support programmes
Enable access to learning for pupils
Assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area
Work may take place anywhere within the school as necessary and will not be restricted to one class
Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
Participate in assessment of pupils, e.g. lesson reviews, P-levels, observations
Carry out a variety of therapy programmes with the support of therapists, including hydrotherapy
Support pupils in specialist areas, e.g. swimming at the leisure centre, hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, soft play room
Support pupil learning during the lunch time and play times
If you are knowledgeable in Makaton, have experience using PECs/AAC, social stories etc, this would be a massive benefit in your application!
How the role will benefit you:
A truly supportive and friendly environment where you will be valued and respected
Our schools cater to various needs from SLD, Autism, SEMH, communication difficulties, and heightened sensory difficulties
The opportunity to work alongside a hands-on senior leadership team who are actively involved in the day-to-day life of the school
Extensive training opportunities, including apprenticeships for TAs who wish to develop into specialist areas, or even teachers
The chance to be part of a team that is passionate about supporting children to develop functional skills, communication, and independence
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in helping children to access their learning activities
You will be required to have a child and adult DBS, and if this is not subscribed to the update service, you will be required to process a new one.
Our schools value people who are willing to be flexible, patient and passionate about supporting young people.
They are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who wants to make a real difference to the lives of the students and to contribute to their ongoing success.
If you are interested in joining a setting where you will be supported and developed, and where you can really make a difference, then we want to hear from you!
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; staff share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for successful appointees in accordance with current legislation.
Please reach out to Jamie at Jamie@psinclusion.co.uk or 0203 011 4848