Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant - Castleford

Are you looking for the opportunity to work in an educational setting with SEN pupils to support their learning whilst encouraging their independence by achieving their social, emotional, and educational goals?

Here at Engage Education we are supporting primary and secondary schools in Castleford who are looking to take on SEND Teaching Assistants. You will be required to work closely with children who require additional support due to their individual needs, ensuring they are fully participating in school life and achieve their potential.

All roles are full-time, on a temp-to-perm basis and to start in September 2024.

The SEND Teaching Assistant must:

• Have previous experience working with young people with SEND (learning difficulties, SEMH needs, ASD, etc.)
• Have a DBS on the update service (preferred not essential)
• Be Team Teach trained (preferred not essential)
• Be passionate about supporting children with their learning.
• Be enthusiastic, friendly, and confident.
• Have a commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities.
• Must be able to relate well to young people and adults and have some understanding of the range of needs of young people with learning difficulties.
• Be able to work effectively in a team.

Key responsibilities within the role:

• To establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the school.
• To promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
• To contribute to providing high quality, challenging, and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
• Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day to day running of the class.
• To respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to achieve the smooth running of the school.
• To promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, physical development and spiritual well-being.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.

Engage Education are a widely recognised, award winning education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you £50 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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