Autism Teaching Assistant

3 months ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Breakthrough in Education Full time

**Breakthrough in Education have paired up with an expert specialist school in the Ipswich area, to find an experienced, dynamic, and passionate teaching assistant to join their team to work with pupils with ASD.**

If you already have experience as a teaching assistant, but are yet to try working in SEND education, we really recommend giving this a try. It will further your professional and personal development, and for some it is really where their passion lies

This school provides a specialist and focused educational setting, with a high intake of autistic pupils. The schools aim is to enrich the lives of its students, by creating a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive and grow in independence and self-esteem. In this role, you will be working with KS3 and KS4 pupils, to help reach their academic goals, whilst also attending to their pastoral needs, and general well-being.

Anyone with an interest in autism will excel in this role, this school can provide a unique assistant teaching experience, with the chance to genuinely connect with and learn about the pupils you are working with.
- Experience of working with young people with autism
- Experience with techniques such as PECs and Makaton is preferred but not essential
- A passion for helping young people
- Behaviour management experience
- Calm and caring approach
- Enthusiasm and motivation to make a difference
- Ability to engage well with pupils and teacher

**The role**
- Working with a team of TAs and a Teacher with class sizes of 8-10 pupils.
- Supporting the teacher to help the pupils reach their educational goals
- Preparing the classroom for lessons and keeping the class tidy
- Working 1:1 with pupils and in small groups
- Adapting a creative approach to encourage learning

**The School**:

- **The school is located in Ipswich**:

- A fantastic school with a real team energy to it
- Large Specialist School - Huge potential
- The chance to be offered a long term position and further your career
- Creative & supportive environment
- Opportunity to shadow relevant professionals and further your CV

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Part-time hours: 35 per week

**Salary**: £78.00-£90.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


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