Autism (ASD) specialist Teaching Assistant
Rotherham, S63
£110 per day
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
Working hours: Monday Friday, term time only
Unique School Solutions are working with a specialist school in Rotherham who are needing Autism (ASD) specialist Teaching Assistants to work in both their primary and secondary units, supporting students with Autism (ASD) and/or Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The role is to start ASAP and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.
About the school:
* UK leading specialist school
* Supports students aged 5-19
* "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2023
* Supportive and well organised leadership team
Essential requirements for the role:
* Previous experience working with children or adults with ASD and/or PDA. This needs to be within the last 2 years, and within a school/residential/social care setting
* A good level of physical fitness. This is a demanding role
* Patience, empathy and calmness
* The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative
* Personal care and Makaton experience is desirable but not essential
By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:
* The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
* Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
* Access to over 30 FREE, high quality training courses
* Refer a friend scheme
* Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
* The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp perm offer to schools
All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.
Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
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