TEACHING ASSISTANT

Job Description:

Recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 student with ASD in a Thurrock School. The student is verbal with limited communication and showing signs of frustration.

The suitably qualified Teaching Assistant would ideally have a nurturing nature and the experience and knowledge of working with ASD.

Teaching Assistant Role & Qualification:

• A drive and energy to support students with Autism
• Knowledge and experience working with ASD students and to have an understanding of their learning pathways.
• Knowledge of PECs or Makaton would ideally be essential.
• Be able to effectively manage the student’s behaviour, social interaction with an understanding of triggers and traits.
• Be able to actively promote and assist safe learning
• You will ensure the student can thrive and fully develop their social, cognitive and emotional skills.

Qualified with a relevant Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant certification and/or SEND care qualifications.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.

This post is subject to vetting including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to ‘Safer Recruitment of Children’ guidance and all staff are fully trained. All potential candidates will undergo rigorous compliance checks to ensure their suitability prior to any work offer.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer