Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant
Location: Newport
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £92 - £95 per day
Are you an experienced ASD Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with additional learning needs?
Do you have the confidence and resilience to support pupils with challenging behaviour and sensory learning needs?
Are you proactive, adaptable and able to think on your feet in a busy specialist learning environment?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist ASD provision based in Newport, supporting children and young people aged 3 to 19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD and additional learning needs / ALN. The setting provides a specialist learning environment where pupils are supported through individualised approaches, sensory learning and tailored educational activities to meet their varying needs.
The school is looking to take on a proactive ASD Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will be working across different age groups, supporting pupils with sensory learning, managing challenging behaviour and adapting their approach to meet individual needs, while remaining calm, confident and able to respond quickly to changing situations.
The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will have:
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting children with ALN
Experience working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD
Experience supporting pupils with sensory processing needs and challenging behaviour
A good understanding of positive behaviour management strategies
The ability to adapt to different age groups and individual learning needs
A proactive, resilient and flexible approach with the confidence to think on their feet
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
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