ASD Teaching Assistant

Job Opportunity: ASD Teaching Assistant - Selby

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Position: ASD Teaching Assistant
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: Immediate start available

Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Do you have the patience, understanding, and dedication to help students thrive in a learning environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring and experienced ASD Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team in a school in Selby. In this role, you will provide vital support to primary-aged students with ASD, helping them to engage with their learning, develop social skills, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work one-on-one and in small groups with students with ASD, providing tailored support based on their individual needs.
• Assist the class teacher in creating a structured, supportive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Implement specific strategies and interventions to support the learning and development of students with ASD.
• Help students with communication, social interaction, and sensory processing challenges, promoting positive behavior and emotional well-being.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to the teacher and SENCO.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), preferably in an educational setting.
• A compassionate and patient approach, with the ability to build trusting relationships with students.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by students with ASD and the strategies that can support their learning.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive school environment where your contributions are valued.
• Access to training and resources to help you excel in your role.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with ASD in Selby.

Join our team and help us create a positive and supportive learning environment for students with ASD in Selby!

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.
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