SEN Autism Teaching Assistant Full Time

GSL Education – Yorkshire

SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Autism Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Start date: Immediately

Payrate: £94 to £110 per day

I am currently looking for a strong and dedicated level 3 teaching assistant to working with as a SEN Teaching Assistant, in a school in Sheffield. The role is working within Key stage one with a child with mild Autism. You will be working on a one to one basis with this pupil. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the pupils education and development within a mainstream school.

To be successful for this role you will have good previous experience working with SEN students and you must be confident supporting a child one a one to one basis. You will need resilience due to the nature of this role. You will need to have a keen understanding of the requirements when working with pupils that have SEN.

Ideal person for this SEN role in Sheffield:

– Previous experience working with SEN – Ideally Autism (essential)

– Must have school based experience

– Experience working in a similar role

– The ability to understand the challenges that SEN students face and adapt an approach accordingly

– Empathetic and patient individual, with the ability to build a good rapport with the pupil

– Assist teachers and other staff in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

– Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions

Requirements:

– Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

– Experience working with children with SEN is highly essential

– Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

– Must have a enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with GSL

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of SEN Autism Teaching Assistant in Sheffield, please submit your up-to-date CV via the application link and one of our dedicated consultants will reach out to you.