Autism support Salford Primary School

ASC teaching assistant required in Pendleton area of Salford, M5.

Year 3 Autism support teaching assistant - September start

Working with a child with diagnosed Autism

Full academic year

Teaching Personnel are working with a "good" primary school located in Salford (M5) who are seeking a teaching assistant to work with a pupil in year 3 with Autism. The pupil has been diagnosed with ASC (Autism). The pupil is verbal and has a short attention spam. He finds it difficult to follow instructions and can be disruptive, the school have expressed that the pupil prefers to be in control of situations and struggles to take direction straight away.

As a 1:1 teaching assistant, you will be supporting the teacher by ensuring the year 3 pupil fully understands the instructions of the work and is able to access the curriculum at a suitable level. You will spend time both in the classroom with the pupil and outside on 1:1 basis.

The role is full time starting ASAP and running for the rest of the academic year but with a view to go on to a school contract for the right candidate.

This primary school located in the Pendleton area of Salford (M5). It has excellent facilities and welcoming staff. The Head teacher believes in continual professional development, sending staff on various training courses to enable all staff to develop their careers further.

If you have a calm and consistent approach and can use your own initiative, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to utilise your skills in a way where you can really make a difference.

The Salford school would like to see candidates on a trial basis. Please send an updated CV or call 0161 242 1792