1:1 Teaching Assistant
- Incredible Autism Specialist School, set within a newly-refurbished building
- Small class sizes, with maximum 10 students
- Great career progression and development opportunities
- On-site parking, with public transport links within walking distance
- On-site gym, which staff are welcome to use
- ASAP start
Are you a current Teaching Assistant seeking a new and exciting position? Have you got experience working with children with Autism?
Do you have a passion for working 1:1 with children? Building relationships with pupils and providing academic and emotional support? Maybe you are a support worker who is looking for a better work life balance?
We are working closely with a lovely special school based near Raynes Park. The school is set within a beautiful newly-refurbished building, with specialist facilities purposely built to benefit children with additional needs. This role would require someone who is dedicated, kind, patience and of a nurturing nature. The position is for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work primarily with pupils diagnosed with Autism and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs). This 1:1 Teaching Assistant position requires strong behaviour management due to the needs of the pupils. We are open to interviewing people with no prior experience as long as you have an understanding of Autism.
The school are happy to provide ongoing training and CPD for their staff and welcome applications from anyone with a childcare or youth work background.
Why should you join the school & What are the requirements?
- A supporting and encouraging team with a supportive Senior Leadership Team
- Providing personalised and individualised curriculum for each pupil to ensure they are being supported to their best ability
- Amazing days out with the pupils and life-long learning
- A therapeutic approach to teaching with a emphasis on de-escalation
- Build strong relationships with pupils and staff, a chance to really make a difference in a vulnerable child life and education
- Providing a safe and healthy environment for pupils and staff members
- Ongoing specialist training and CPD
- Career progression is available
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