SEND Teaching Assistant - Middleton
As a Teaching Assistant at a large primary school in Middleton, we require you to provide support for a Year 3 pupil with a diagnosis of autism. The role will primarily be a 1:1 focus and experience of ASD; either in a professional or personal capacity, is essential.
The school is seeking an SEND TA on a full-time basis; working from 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday.
What we are looking for
* Knowledge and/or experience of working with or supporting any form of Special Educational Need; experience of autism would be beneficial
* Experience of working with children is useful but not essential. Your attitude, desire to help children, knowledge and transferable skills are equally as important, sometimes more so.
* You will help to keep children safe by supporting the safeguarding of children and encouraging positive behaviour through agreed behaviour management strategies
* You will provide care and encouragement to pupils while supporting the teacher in the delivery and evaluation of learning activities
* The ability to remove barriers to learning and provide mentoring support to children.
Who this role would suit
* A qualified Teaching Assistant with knowledge of SEN or supporting challenging behaviour
* Someone with a background in Residential Support, Social Work, Mental Health Support or with similar transferable skills
* Psychology, Counselling, or Psychotherapy degree graduates (other Mental Health-related qualifica...