Teaching Assistant (Autism Provision) - Westminster - January

Teaching Assistant (Autism)

Teaching Assistant for Autistic Resourced Provision

Fixed term - from January to August 2025 with potential to become permanent

Term Time only (32.5 hours per week – 39 weeks per year)

Actual Salary: £23,162 (Full time equivalent £29,703)

Start Date: 6 January 2025

Westminster

The Headteacher and governors of our Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for our Autistic Resourced Provision  (3-5 year olds). 

This person will play a key role in supporting the teaching and learning needs of our Autism specialist provision (8-16 nursery & reception aged children with Autism or on a pathway to receiving a diagnosis of Autism). 

If you are excited by thinking innovatively, working as part of an effective team and confident to embrace change, then we would welcome an application from you. 

You will be able to demonstrate that you can engage and inspire pupils, set high expectations and have the ability and drive to raise standards. 

You will be supported by our Board of Governors and colleagues in all aspects of your professional development, and will be warmly greeted by our pupils and parents alike. 

Purpose of the job:

The Teaching Assistant will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team under the leadership and supervision of the teacher/senior staff. The Teaching Assistant will work with individuals/groups to supervise physical/general care of pupils, including those with SEND; enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Support for Pupils:

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

Person Specification:

Experience (essential requirements)

• Working with or caring for children and young people, ideally in a similar environment.

Qualifications/Training (essential requirements)

• NVQ 2 in teaching assistance or equivalent qualifications or experience
• First aid training/training in specific medical procedures as appropriate
• Participate in development and training opportunities

Knowledge/Skills (essential requirements)

• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
• Knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• General understanding of national curriculum and other basic learning programmes
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Knowledge of child development
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people
• Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
• Value and respect the views and needs of children and young people
• Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within the organisation and with colleagues in other organisations

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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