Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

• January start
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full-time, long-term
• Andover
• £80-100 per day

A teaching assistant is needed for a special educational needs (SEN) school in Andover for nursery and primary school students aged 3-11.

As a teaching assistant, you will support students with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) who may have complex needs and learning difficulties.

Being a teaching assistant at this school, you will become a part of a highly supportive team with exceptional senior leadership and fantastic resources.

Willingness to do personal care is preferred.

Your responsibilities as a teaching assistant may include:

• Working with and supporting students with ASD.
• Providing academic support, either one-on-one or in a small group.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive classroom culture and providing emotional support when needed.
• Implementing positive behaviour management strategies which may include physical restraints, to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage focus and self-control and assisting teachers with implementing a Positive Behaviour Support framework.
• Assisting teachers with alternative teaching methods, such Lego therapy to encourage joint working and communication skills, or intensive interaction sessions to help pupils develop attention and interaction skills.
• Being aware of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of students.

To be a teaching assistant, you will need:

• The right to work in the UK.
• A clear and up-to-date DBS
• Experience working as a Teacher in a UK school.
• A passion to support students with ASD and a keen interest in child development.

A successful teaching assistant will benefit from:

• Training and development opportunities to support you in working with students with ASD.
• A strong and supportive working and learning environment.
• A fulfilling and rewarding job role.

If you are an experienced teaching assistant with a passion ASD students, then this is the role for you.

Apply now to be a teaching assistant at this school and help to make a significant positive impact on the lives of these students.

Reeson Education:

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We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

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Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%