Teaching Assistant - Rainham based school - To support a KS1 student 1-1 with Autism, the student is working with a visual schedule so someone with experience or knowledge of Makaton or PECS would be beneficial.
Are you looking for an opportunity to support Special Needs and make a difference to a young life?
To start after Easter
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm (term time only)
Teaching Assistant Role:
* Knowledge, understanding and empathy towards supporting a student with Autism.
* Be able to effectively manage students’ social interaction and understand triggers.
* Be able to actively promote and assist safe learning
* You will ensure the student can thrive and fully develop their social, cognitive, and emotional skills.
* A good understanding of supporting learning to provide development and growth with the student
* Happy to assist with personal care if and when needed
Teaching Assistant Qualification:
* A relevant Teaching Assistant L2/L3 or Care/SEND qualification
* Good communication and organisational skills, patient with a positive attitude.
* Makaton and Pecs trained would ideally be essential.
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