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Primary Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Date posted : 21/01/19
£54 - £70 per day

Job description

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The Mentor would:

  • Help all students enjoy their learning and get as much out of life as they can
  • Identify challenges and ensure that the pupils learn
  • Support pupils with communication skills
  • Help pupils develop their communication and life skills

The Teaching Assistant we require should have:

  • Experience working with pupils with autism and communication difficulties
  • Team Teach training is desired
  • Experience in using behaviour techniques within a classroom
  • Knowledge of teaching range Ks1 and Ks2.
  • Must be Caring, Adaptable and highly intuitive

Rewards:

  • Have the chance to become a teacher at the school
  • Gain valuable experience planning and delivering lessons
  • Work within a renowned autism provision
  • Work with extremely qualified senior staff
  • Be supported by senior members of staff

Classroom Details:

  • 6 Pupils with 3 Support staff and 1 HLTA in the classroom
  • Ks1 and Ks2

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as TA in Weymouth, or for more information about the role, contact Harry on 01202 297744 or email We look forward to hearing from you and helping take you on the next step of your teaching career.

The school have a mission statement that they are very committed to, which is to ensure all students enjoy their achievement. They continue to develop the curriculum and offer a wide range of activities in music, arts and sport through which children and young people can express themselves. The well being of students is marked as a priority and they continue to keep up to date with this by building strong relationships with students and families.

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