Autism Support Assistant - Notting Hill, Kensington

A lovely school in Notting Hill (Near Portobello Road - W11) is currently recruiting for an experienced 1:1 support assistant to join their team!

The role will involve supporting a child in Year 1 with Autism-Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Challenging Behaviour.

The school has been graded Ofsted 'Outstanding' in January 2018. This is something the school is very proud as it shows their commitment to providing an excellent education to their pupils. The school ethos surrounds the idea of inspiration and providing an exciting curriculum where pupils are challenged to learn more.

The special educational needs and disabilities department will offer a great amount of support when you join their team. You will also benefit from learning from specialists such as: Education Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and other medical professionals. The school also offers various different training courses conducted both internally and externally to aid you with your development.

The school have close links with the Royal Albert Hall, Shakespeare's School Festival and the Royal College of Music. This allows both pupils and staff to immerse themselves in the Arts and learn from professional musicians, dramatists and dancers. This is supported by weekly music and arts lessons and extra-curricular activities such as the school orchestra.

Shortlisting criteria include:

• Experience working with ASC and/or challenging behaviour
• A willingness and passion to be involved with extra-curricular activities
• Desire for helping raise pupil attainment

We will be interviewing for this position from 1^st November and a trial at the school will take place shortly after. Be sure to apply as soon as possible by sending me your CV or clicking the apply button.

At Teaching Personnel we offer a number of discounts (up to 85%!) on courses which can help you with your development as a Teaching Assistant and aspiring Teacher or School Psychologist! Some of the courses we offer are:

• Understanding Autism
• Autism Awareness Diploma
• Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma
• The Complete SEN Diploma

If you are interested in any of these course let me know and we can help you to sign up!