Full-Time Role | September Start | Specialist Autism School
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a newly opening specialist school in St. Albans which seeking to appoint a team of enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant staff to join their team from September.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4 to 16 years with autism, speech, language and communication needs, developmental delay and social development difficulties.
The successful Teaching Assistant will become part of a supportive team helping pupils achieve their full potential.
About The School
The St. Albans specialist school offers fantastic newly renovated facilities including:
Extensive forest area
Outdoor play park
Large playground
Therapy rooms
Modern classrooms
Excellent parkingClasses will be of 7-10 students with learning needs and you will be part of a team of 3-5 teaching assistant staff working under the direction of an experienced SEN teacher.
The Role - Teaching Assistant
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with their learning, communication, emotional regulation and independence.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting classroom learning
Working with pupils individually and in groups
Supporting communication development
Encouraging independence
Helping create a positive learning environment
Working alongside teachers and therapistsThe Ideal Teaching Assistant
The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who:
Has experience supporting children or young people with special needs
Understands autism or additional needs
Has worked in a primary or special needs school setting as a teaching assistant
Has a good basic knowledge of the EYFS and/or primary curriculum
Has a positive, energetic attitude and a willingness to learn new skills
Is caring, patient and enthusiastic
Wants to positively impact children's lives
Experienced undertaking personal care tasks or willing to learn
Knowledge of PECS and Makaton would be advantageous This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join a new St. Albans provision from the start.
Apply today.
Reeson Education:
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Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07
Salary description
£85.00 - £105.00 per day