One-to-one Teaching Assistant | Autism | Wandsworth

Ortus Recruitment is currently working closely with a passionate SENCo from a vibrant 4-form entry school, who is keen to ensure the pupils are supported to the best of their ability and is looking to appoint a confident and hardworking SEN TA to support a child in KS1

The pupil has an educational healthcare plan with a statement of Autism (ASC).

The pupil is verbal, high functioning and has a good all-around understanding and access to the UK national curriculum. The pupil requires a level of nurturing and to follow directions, as well support within the classroom with numeracy and literacy.

The role will involve:-

• 1-1 support for a year 1 pupil with mild to moderate Autism.
• Work alongside the KS1 team to plan and prepare engaging, fun sessions for small groups of learners that need additional support
• Firm but fair behaviour management skills

The Teaching Assistant role is full time, 5 days week and you will be required to work between 8.30am to 3.30pm.

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role you must:-

• Have previous experience working in a primary school with children who have special needs
• Be a team player – this role requires someone who works well with teachers, pupils and parents
• Demonstrate commitment, dedication and resilience in your previous childcare work
• have an ability to manage sometimes challenging behaviour
• Ideally you will be local to Wandsworth.

The school benefits:-

• The potential to eventually undertake your teacher training in partnership with the school
• Career progression for the right candidate
• A vibrant and creative area of London
• In house school CPD training
• £75-90.00 per day

Role:-

To join Ortus Recruitment and be successful in this Year 1 Teaching assistant, supporting pupils with Autism role you will need to

• Have some experience supporting children with autism
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK

Click ‘Apply now’ to be considered for this great position Year 1 Teaching assistant, Supporting pupil with Autism.

One-to-one Teaching Assistant | Autism | Wandsworth