Year 6 Autism 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant
Are you a passionate individual who enjoys working with children with additional learning needs and making a positive difference in their lives, if so we would love to hear from you.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work on a 1-2-1 basis with a student with Autism in a mainstream Year 6 class at a Primary School based in Caerphilly.
This Primary school values the abilities and achievements of all its pupils, and is committed to providing, for each pupil, the best possible environment for learning, no matter what their needs are. This school has due regard for the Additional Learning Needs Code of Practice when carrying out our duties towards all pupils with additional learning and educational needs, and ensure that parents are notified when ALN provision is being made for their child.
This role is based in Caerphilly and is a full time role, Monday to Friday (9:00-15:30) with an ideal start date of the 8th April 2024.
Job responsibilities:
- Provide personalised assistance to a student with additional with autism, ensuring tailored educational support.
- Cultivate a nurturing and inclusive learning atmosphere to enhance both academic and social growth for this pupil.
- Engage in teamwork with teaching staff and fellow learning support colleagues to devise and execute effective strategies for student achievement.
- Maintain meticulous records of student advancements and actively contribute to assessments and reports.
- Effectively communicate with parents/guardians, furnishing regular updates on student progress and addressing any inquiries or concerns.
- Collaborate with external professionals, such as educational psychologists or speech and language therapists, to cater to the unique requirements of your student.
The ideal candidate will:
- Experience building rapport with pupils with ALN on a 1-2-1 basis.
- Have a positive, energetic & patient mindset
- Experience working with children with additional needs (professional or personal).
- Passionate about supporting pupils to enhance their futures in and outside of school.
- Be a proactive and hard working individual, who is able to positively approach any day.
- Prior background in assisting children with additional learning needs in an educational environment.
- Comprehension of diverse learning challenges and adeptness in employing varied strategies for fostering student advancement.
- Skill in fostering constructive connections with students, educators, and parents/guardians.
- Demonstrated traits, patience, empathy, and capacity to maintain composure in demanding circumstances.
- Proficiency in organisation, time management, and task prioritisation.
What can Teaching Personnel offer?
- Competitive weekly pay (£12.82 p/h) through our Pay as You Earn (PAYE) scheme. (No need to fill out timesheets either, we do that for you!)
- Work in your area.
- Ongoing personal support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
- We will help you get everything you need to get started, including an Enhanced DBS & EWC Registration.
Sound perfect for you?
If this role sounds perfect for you and you would like to find out more then please reach out to me on izzy.richards@teachingpersonnel.com, ring through to 02921151966 or apply below today.
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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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