Teaching Assistant, Autism Specialist

Teaching Assistant – Autism Specialist (Behavioural & Nurture Needs)

Location: Vale of Glamorgan- Secondary School 
Daily rate: £90-£95 (experience dependent)
Contract: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:15am-15:15pm (term time only)

Are you an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a specialist Autism setting? Or are you passionate about starting a career in education and want your first step?

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• A thriving  placement within an Autism Base with a strong team committed to inclusive education and a dedicated Consultant from Teaching Personnel.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A chance to make a life-changing impact on children with autism and special educational needs (SEN).

Your Role as a Teaching Assistant:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with autism, challenging behaviour, and nurture needs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and SEN specialists to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs).
• Offer one-to-one and small group interventions to enhance learning, social skills, and emotional regulation.
• Use specialised communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, and sensory-based techniques.
• Foster a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes independence and confidence.
• Assist with personal care and sensory needs, ensuring pupil well-being.

What We’re Looking For:

• Essential: Previous experience supporting children with autism and behavioural/nurture needs or personal experience that is transferable.
• Desirable: SEN-related qualifications such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant certification.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and therapeutic support strategies.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience in working with pupils with additional needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and enhancing the educational experience of SEN pupils.
• Able to work with pupils aged 11-16 years - secondary school age.

How to Apply: Send your CV today. Job start date: Monday 28^th April 2025.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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