Teaching Assistant
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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (High-Functioning Autism Specialist)
Location: Northampton
Start Date: January 2025
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Application Deadline: November 1st
Teaching Personnel, the UK's market-leading education agency, is seeking a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with High-Functioning Autism (HFA) at a vibrant and inclusive school in Northampton. This full-time position begins in January, offering a fulfilling opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support to students with High-Functioning Autism (HFA)
- Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies, in collaboration with teachers and SENCOs
- Encourage independence, social interaction, and communication skills through structured activities
- Assist with classroom tasks, ensuring students remain focused and engaged
- Monitor and assess students' progress, providing regular feedback to the teaching staff
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that meets the emotional and educational needs of each student
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children or young adults with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), specifically High-Functioning Autism (HFA)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, and parents effectively
- A patient, empathetic, and positive attitude toward supporting SEN learners
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent SEN qualifications)
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive salary paid weekly
- Extensive professional development and training opportunities
- Access to a supportive network of schools and SEN specialists
- Guidance and support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
If you are passionate about working with students with Autism and ready to support their academic and social development, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV and cover letter by November 1st to be considered.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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