Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £92 - £95 per day
Are you a nurturing and proactive ASD Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional learning needs?
Do you have experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through sensory activities and learning through play?
Are you patient, adaptable and committed to helping children develop their confidence and independence?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school provision based in Cardiff, CF5, supporting children aged 3 to 11 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN). The school provides a nurturing and supportive learning environment, with a strong focus on sensory learning and learning through play to encourage children's engagement, communication and development.
The school is looking to take on a proactive ASD Teaching Assistant on a full-time, temporary basis with an immediate start. The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will support pupils across the provision, delivering engaging sensory activities, encouraging positive interactions and providing individualised support to help children access learning and develop essential life skills.
The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will have:
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent is desirable
Experience supporting children with ASD / Autism and Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Experience using sensory learning activities and play-based approaches
A good understanding of communication difficulties and individual learning needs
A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting pupils in the classroom
A nurturing, patient and caring attitude with strong communication skills
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this ASD Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 02920 099995
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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