Autism support assistant

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives? Are you an understanding, patient and dedicated person looking for the next step in their career? Teaching Personnel are looking for the ideal candidate to join our team as an Autism Support Assistant in an aspirational, caring and supportive school across the Tameside area, to work with a child who is non-verbal and presents challenges towards being included in learning activities. This role has the potential to become a long-term opportunity through consistently building strong relationships with children who have additional needs on a 1:1 basis.  

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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