Job description
ASD Teaching Assistant (Primary)
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £75 - £110 per Day
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a primary school setting? GSL Education are looking for a dedicated and caring ASD Teaching Assistant (Primary) to join a fantastic school in Newcastle. If you're eager to make a positive impact on young lives, this could be the perfect role for you!
Responsibilities:
As an ASD Teaching Assistant (Primary), your main duties will include:
- Supporting children with ASD in the classroom and during activities
- Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and delivery
- Providing one-to-one or small group support to pupils with ASD
- Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Encouraging social interaction and emotional development
- Monitoring and reporting on student progress
Requirements:
To be successful as an ASD Teaching Assistant (Primary), you should have:
- Experience working with children, ideally with ASD
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of individual pupils
- A passion for helping children achieve their potential
- A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or be willing to obtain one).
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the ASD Teaching Assistant (Primary) role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.