Learning Support - Teaching Assistant - Autism - PERMANENT Location: East Grinstead | Contract: PERMANENT | Salary: £90 to £105 per day Opportunity at a small independent day school for pupils with autism. We provide specialised teaching for Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form pupils, aged 4 to 19, who have an autistic diagnosis. The aim was to provide a highly specialised approach to meet each pupil's individual and autism specific needs within the social setting of a school. The defining aspect of our school is individualised programmes for each pupil throughout the school day based on behavioural analysis and other complementary methods including: Speech and Language Therapy Occupational Therapy Total communication approach Attention Autism A range of Augmentative Communication (AAC) methods, including: topic boards, talking mats, hi tech devices, sign, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)Why work for this 'Outstanding' School? Hardworking but sociable: The school creates regular socialising opportunities including after pupil hours socials where we can get together and have fun, mental health and well-being days, Summer and Christmas events.What this 'Outstanding' School can offer you: A supportive and welcoming workforce Ongoing training and development opportunities A voice where everyone is invited to contribute Free uniform, parking on site and a lovely working environmentAbout you: Soft skills - Patience, caring and resilience Good communicator - able to adjusts communication style to suit the child Team Player - Active listener, open to new ideas, embraces different points of view Passion to support children and engage in fun, motivating learning Apply today to join our outstanding team and help every child make sense of their world. If you're a graduate in Psychology, Education, Sociology or Criminology, or simply want to make a meaningful impact, this is a perfect opportunity. Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd: (phone number removed)