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ASD Teaching Assistant

Balfor Recruitment

Wolverhampton

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Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate ASD Teaching Assistant to enhance educational outcomes for students with special needs. This full-time role at a thriving special needs school in Wolverhampton offers a supportive environment, where you will play a crucial role in fostering trusting relationships and facilitating engaging activities for students. With a focus on safety and well-being, you will contribute to a vibrant learning atmosphere. The school values progression and offers a range of professional development opportunities, making it an exciting place to grow your career in education.

Benefits

Competitive salary with SEN allowance
SENCO support within school
Team of helpful teachers and assistants
Range of free CPD available
Expert Education Consultants support

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years’ experience working with special needs.
  • Qualified Teaching Assistant or relevant SEN background required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide supervision to ensure safety and manage behavior.
  • Foster trusting relationships to create a supportive environment.
  • Facilitate engagement in sensory room activities.

Skills

Experience with ASD
Experience with ADHD
Experience with MLD
Experience with SLD
PECS training
Makaton training
Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant
Relevant SEN Background

Job description

Compassionate ASD teaching assistant, enhancing educational outcomes for all students

ASD Teaching Assistant

Location: Wolverhampton

Duration: Full time, ongoing

Salary: £95 – £105 per day

The School/role:

We are looking for a full-time ASD TA to start working at a fantastic special needs school in Wolverhampton on a long-term supply basis. This role requires at least two years’ experience working with a range of special needs such as ASD, ADHD, MLD, SLD in a school or healthcare environment. This supportive school is a happy, thriving school that is proud to be part of our local community and offers a lot of progression.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with SEN allowance.
  • SENCO support within school.
  • Team of helpful teachers and Teaching assistants.
  • Range of free CPD available.
  • Expert Education Consultants to support your development and role.

Key Duties:

  • Constant Supervision: Provide vigilant supervision to ensure the safety of the child and others, particularly in managing disruptive behaviour.
  • Building Trusting Relationships: Foster a trusting relationship with the student to create a supportive learning environment.
  • Sensory Room Assistance: Facilitate the student’s engagement in the sensory room to enhance their learning experience.
  • Outdoor Activities: Organise and facilitate opportunities for the student to run around outside each day, promoting physical activity and well-being.

Please apply immediately to be considered for this position.

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background
  • PECS and Makaton training/experience
  • PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD and Complex needs experience
  • Level 1 safeguarding certificate
  • Recent school-based references
  • Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
  • Full DBS – on the update service

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to haleemah@balfor.co.uk

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