There is a palpable buzz and feel-good atmosphere in this school, do you want to join a team led with passion and a motivation to help every child? Are you looking to join a team with humour, creativity and a desire to make learning fun for every child? Do you want to make a difference in a supportive setting that can offer you brilliant rates of pay and career progression from the outset? If you answered yes then look no further this is the role for you This creative, nurturing and inviting specialist school is looking for a positive and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work with students with ASD/Autism needs. Full training will be provided; this school is looking for individuals that are nurturing, compassionate, creative and versatile. The schools main aim is to not only give every learner a fantastic educational experience that incorporates there needs, interests and hobbies but equally, to challenge them to achieve as much as they possibly can to help them now and in the future. For everyone in the school it is crucial to ensure that all pupils feel safe, happy, valued and have every opportunity to achieve their full potential. This is a school where everyone is heard, respected and valued be that students, staff or parents. The schools boasts acres of land, modern school site and facilities and lots of vocational learning routes for the children. You will join an engaging and helpful team and support mixed ability children on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis. Children attending this setting are aged between 5 and 19 years. This role is required on a full time, permanent basis (8:30-4:30) and is a term time only role. Are you ready to start your new career? Apply now before it's too late School Benefits: - Fully funded training and qualifications (yes we said fully funded) - On site parking -Extensive grounds - Free hot lunch from the onsite cafeteria -Team days and events -Supportive management -Brilliant career progression opportunities -A unique teaching approach Further Benefits: -Paid Summer holidays - Brilliant salary and benefits package - Cycle to work and tax free childcare vouchers - Medical health care packages Your responsibilities will include: -Providing teaching assistance to the teacher defined according to weekly/daily/seasonal planning of the teacher -Working 1:1 with students -Providing group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher -Working individually with learners/students to develop work. -Supporting the general well being of learners within the structure of the school -Monitoring and evaluate students learning under the guidance of the teacher -Assisting teachers in the use of relevant management strategies to ensure a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place -Supporting all learners in their planned structured work in all curriculum areas Key skills and experience needed: -The ability to work with learners that have various learning difficulties -A willingness to learn and build relationships with learners -The ability to work as an individual and as a part of the team -Flexibility in their approach to education -Experience working in SEND settings is desirable but not essential -Own means of transport -GSCE Maths and English Does this sound like the perfect role for you? Apply now as interviews are currently being held For more information about this role or to apply, please contact Bryony di Cara on 01293 527416 or email bryony.dicararandstadeducation.co.uk Randstad Education maintains the highest standard of child safety and compliance when placing candidates into schools. Any successful candidates will be subject to the compliance process that also includes the enhanced DBS check.