ASD & PMLD Learning Support - September 2018

Teaching Personnel on behalf of a diverse and rewarding SEN school specialising in supporting Autism - are looking for teaching assistants with a real passion for working with children who have additional needs to join their committed staff on a supply basis initially with the likelihood of a contract directly with the school. The successful candidate will be supported by a fantastic staff team and will be working with a group of children who have very mixed abilities. Although having experience in this area is not essential having a true understanding and interest in supporting these children will help you flourish.

As a specialist Teaching assistant - you will support the teacher to ensure that the class are able to enjoy both learning and play in a caring and creative environment. You will be expected to support delivery the work set in an engaging and encouraging style - whilst using your initiative.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced with working with children who have ASD is beneficial
• An interest in supporting with children who have challenging behaviour
• A warm and patient individual able to make a real contribution at school level
• Able to support the school learning policies and become an active member of the teaching team.

Initially this post is on a day to day basis with a view to extend to a long term opportunity. Our specialist SEN branch is currently looking for exceptional candidates for this role in order to support the children within the schools reach their full potential. In return Teaching Personnel will offer you the support of a dedicated, personal consultant who specialises in SEN, negotiable rate of pay and excellent opportunities to access our CPD academy where we can deliver training such as Team Teach, Additional Learning Needs Awareness & the All Wales Passport to Manual Handling.