Autism Teaching Assistant

Autism Support Assistant - Harrogate

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for autism support assistants for one of its special schools in Harrogate. The provision caters to 110 children aged 4-19. The children attending the school all have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).  

The successful candidate will have:

- Experience of working in the SEN field, improving educational outcomes for students.

- Relevant qualifications including Team Teach or Moving and Handling accreditation.

- Level 2 Qualified or Equivalent in English and Maths.

- Experience of using Makaton and PECs.

- Experience of working alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team and an awareness/working knowledge of specialist equipment.

- Confidence to work independently and use initiative to provide the best outcomes for students who may display a wide range of emotionally and/or physically challenging needs.

- A flexible approach to work in a wide range of settings within school.

- An enhanced child workforce DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

In return, Teaching Personnel will offer you:  

- a competitive rate dependent on experience and workload

- access to a wide variety of CPD and training opportunities

- guidance from the school on the curriculum but autonomy over resources you create to support your students.

This is a demanding role that requires a high level of patience, energy and enthusiasm.

If interested in this or similar roles, please get in touch with Esther via email on esther.smith@teachingpersonnel.com. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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.

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