Are you a caring individual who has experience supporting individuals with Autism?
Can you use your experience and knowledge of Autism to help children and young people to develop a range of skills the classroom?
This is a long-term role starting as soon as possible with a view to becoming a permanent position. Our client school is Ofsted rated 'Good' and is a multi-site SEND setting catering for secondary aged (11 - 19 years) students with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. All pupils have a statement of educational needs and an Education Health Care Plan.
Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
Job Description
This Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting SEND children in the classroom as well as at lunch and break times.
You will be required to assist with personal care while maintaining the pupil's dignity.
You will work closely with the class teacher supporting the children across various activities, while providing a happy and safe learning environment.
To be considered for this role you will need:
· Experience supporting young people with SEND and complex needs
· To be comfortable and confident delivering personal care
· Excellent communication skills
· Strong behaviour management skills
· A caring and positive attitude with a flexible approach
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk we aim to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing tailored staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. Chalk is made up of a team of experienced education recruiters who all share the same goal - to build solid, long-term relationships with schools, teachers and support staff alike.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools and alternative provisions across England and Wales, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies in the education and care sector.
The Legal Bit
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