Learning Support - Teaching Assistant - Autism - PERMANENT
Location: East Grinstead | Contract: PERM | Salary: £23,000 to £25,000 per annum
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
Own transport - you will need your own transport
👉 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:
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