Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant
Full Time
Croxteth, L12
Temporary (with potential for permanent)
October Start
Pay Rate: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in the heart of Croxteth, Liverpool is seeking a compassionate, proactive, and experienced Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time role is initially offered on a temporary basis, with a strong possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate. The successful applicant will be working 1:1 with a pupil with Autism, providing personalised support to help them thrive both academically and emotionally. The school prides itself on nurturing a supportive and respectful learning environment, with a strong commitment to inclusive education and pupil development.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Proven experience supporting children with Autism (ASC) in a school or similar setting
- Strong understanding of SEND strategies and the ability to adapt learning materials to individual needs
- A calm, patient and empathetic approach
- Experience with EHCPs and implementing targeted support plans
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team
- A relevant TA qualification or equivalent (desirable but not essential)
- An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel:
- A dedicated personal consultant to support you throughout your placement
- Access to regular training and CPD opportunities
- Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE
- Flexible work opportunities and potential for career progression
- Opportunity to gain experience in a supportive and forward-thinking school
- Support with DBS checks and safeguarding training
If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Autism and are looking for a rewarding role in a friendly Croxteth primary school, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel for more information.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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