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Job Title: ADHD Teaching Assistant
Location: Wandsworth, London
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm - Full time
Pay: Paid to scale
Start Date: Monday 1st September
Job Description:
We are seeking an attentive and compassionate ADHD Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive educational team in Wandsworth, London. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the challenges it can present within an academic environment. You will work closely with classroom teachers to create an engaging, structured, and nurturing learning space for students with ADHD, fostering their academic and social development.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide tailored support to students with ADHD, ensuring they are able to fully participate in class activities.
2. Assist in the implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies.
3. Collaborate with teachers to adapt lesson plans and classroom activities to meet the specific needs of students with ADHD.
4. Employ innovative teaching methods that sustain attention and encourage active participation.
5. Monitor and record students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
6. Maintain a calm and well-organized learning environment.
Qualifications:
* An understanding of ADHD and its impact on learning and behaviour.
* Experience supporting children with special educational needs, particularly ADHD, within a classroom setting.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
* A proactive and patient approach to managing challenging behaviours.
* Relevant NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent is highly desirable.
Join us in our commitment to creating an enriching educational journey that accommodates the unique strengths and abilities of every child. Apply today to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students!
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 Ext: 1068.
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.
This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).
If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
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