Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for an SEN teaching assistant who ideally has experience working with children or adults with Autism.

An ideal candidate will:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with Autism
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
• Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people

 The Role:

You will be working within an SEN school based local to Colchester, Essex in classes alongside other experienced SEN TA's and a specialist Teacher. For this position you will ideally need experience working with young people on the Autism spectrum in a school or care setting, however this is not essential.

• Motivating and encouraging the pupil as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils' needs
• Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual education plans (IEPs), contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
• Ensuring the pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided

If you are applying for this role, there are a few things we require from you. You must have:

• References from your two most recent employers.
• A DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one at a cost of GBP40.
• Experience working with children in a capacity including Youth Worker, Schools, Coaching or Nursing
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills; written and verbal

Candidates are required to work full time 8.30am-15:30/16.30pm depending on days. For more information on the role please contact us at the Essex branch!

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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