Teaching Assistant

Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: FY1

Position Type: Full-Time

Start Date: September 2024

Pay: £12.90-£13.50 per hour

Job Description: Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for working with young children? Teaching Personnel are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a reception class, starting in September. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to support a pupil who presents some challenging behaviours and is non-verbal, with a potential undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Key Responsibilities: Teaching Assistant

• Provide one-on-one support to the pupil with challenging behaviours, tailored to their specific needs.
• Assist the classroom teacher in creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with the school's Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to develop and implement personalized strategies to support the pupil's progress.
• Foster positive relationships with the pupil, ensuring their well-being, engagement, and social development.
• Assist in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours when they arise.
• Adapt and modify instructional materials to meet the pupil's individual learning requirements.
• Foster communication and interaction skills for the non-verbal pupil, using alternative communication methods such as visual aids or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
• Support inclusion in classroom activities and help the pupil integrate with their peers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role is highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for working with young children and a desire to make a positive impact on their lives.
• A basic understanding of additional learning needs, particularly related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other staff.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience in managing challenging behaviors.
• Experience with non-verbal communication methods, such as Makaton or PECS, is an advantage but not mandatory.

If this Teaching Assistant role interests you or you would like more information please apply today.

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.
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