SEN Teaching Assistant

ASD 1:1 Support

Start date: July 2024 

End date: July 2025 (with a view to transition onto a perment contract) 

Pay rate: £12.90 - £13.55 per hour

A Small Primary School located in Colne (BB8) are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our lovely school. The role would be to support a child with ASD, currently in Reception. The pupil can find the school environment a challenge at times, and the successful candidate will have good relationship building skills, be skilled in behaviour management and be a kind, caring and dedicated support.

The hours are 30 per week, 8:45am – 3:15pm. Supporting the child over break times and part lunchtimes on our busy playground is an important aspect of the role.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Has a relevant NVQ2 qualification or higher
• Has recent, relevant experience of working with children with ASD
• Is calm, patient and nurturing, and skilled in managing challenging behaviour
• Is resilient, committed and flexible and able to ‘think on their feet’
• Builds excellent relationships with children, staff and parents
  
  In return, the school can provide:
  
  
• A supportive, nurturing working environment
• Tailored CPD opportunities
• Delightful children that will make you smile every day
• Support for your professional development

Essential Qualifications:

• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language 
• NVQ level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent).  
  
  

Essential Experience:

• Experience of working with SEN children within a classroom environment 
• Experience of working in a KS1 setting 
• Experience of working with children with ASD 
  
  

To register your interest in this role, please submit an updated CV outlining your relavant experience and we will be in touch within 48 hours. 

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