Posted 1 month ago
Teaching Assistant for Children with Autism
Simply Education
Location – Ellesmere Port
Full-time – temp to permanent
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
About Us
We are a locally based staffing agency providing supply work to teachers and support staff across the UK. We started our journey in January 2006 with the aim to provide teaching and support staff with local supply work. Over the years we have built strong working relationships with our schools, and we pride ourselves on placing enthusiastic candidates in their ideal teaching roles.
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their educational journey. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide individualized support to students, helping them develop academic, social, and life skills.
Responsibilities:
- Assist teachers in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with autism.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students during lessons and activities.
- Help create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Support students in developing social skills and fostering positive peer interactions.
- Assist with behaviour management strategies and interventions as needed.
- Collaborate with other members of the educational team, including therapists and parents, to support student progress.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour.
Qualifications or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education, or related field preferred.
- Experience working with children with autism or other special needs.
- Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and evidence-based interventions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Benefits:
- The key benefits for working with Simply Education are:
• Your own dedicated Primary school consultant.
• Access to our unique Educational Development Managers who provide CPD training.
• A variety of daily and long-term positions to suit your needs.
• 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant via phone.
• Minimal administration (no timesheets).
• Email and SMS verification of bookings.
• Online diary of bookings, you pick when you want to work!
• School directions.
• £75 refer-a-friend scheme.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience working with children with autism to ross.p@simplyeducation.co.uk
You can also call me on directly to discuss the role on 01270 382101
*Application Deadline: April 1st
REF: ROS-CH66-ASD1