Job description
Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £83 - £100 per day
GSL Education are actively recruiting experienced Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to work at a Special Educational Needs School in Scarborough, North Yorkshire starting as soon as possible.
About the School:
- The school was rated as “Good” by Ofsted in 2024.
- The school supports a large number of students with a range of Special Needs and Disabilities.
- They have a comprehensive pastoral framework based on a caring ideology that fosters healthy relationships by promoting high standards and encouraged challenge.
- With an emphasis on communication and cognition, the school's Semi-Formal curriculum is broken down into six sections.
- In Key Stages 3 and 4, their goal is to promote independence and communication through relevant, real-world experiences, with a focus on the transference of skills.
- Throughout the academic year, the school hosts a number of signature events as part of its careers program.
- They pride ourselves on delivering tailored education that meets the unique needs of each student, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.
Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants Requirements:
- Have recent experience supporting children with Autism.
- Have knowledge of associated needs and behaviours linked to Autism.
- Be trained in de-escalation, Team Teach, MAPA or NAPPI (this is not essential, but desirable).
- Have a calm, nurturing and patient persona.
- Be a flexible education practitioner, who can adapt quickly to situations.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to have one processed via GSL Education.
Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants Responsibilities:
- Assist the classroom teacher in planning and implementing lessons that accommodate the diverse needs of students with autism.
- Work closely with students with autism.
- Help students develop their communication and social skills.
- Collaborate with the teacher and other professionals to develop and implement behavior management plans.
- Collect data on student progress and behaviours.
- Foster positive relationships with students with autism.
As an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants, it is vital to understand autism and the behaviours it can present. You should have a natural enthusiasm and positive outlook to engage and support young people. Having a good sense of humour and being resilient will prove vital to becoming a successful member of the team.
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
For more information, or to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our Hull office today. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!