Job description
Autism Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £83 - £100 per day
Are you a calm, patient, and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Autism?
GSL Education are seeking a patient, resilient, and enthusiastic Autism Teaching Assistant to work at a Client Secondary school for students with additional needs in Scarborough, North Yorkshire starting as soon as possible.
About the School:
- The school was rated as “Good” by Ofsted in 2024.
- The school supports a large number of students with a range of Special Needs and Disabilities.
- They have a comprehensive pastoral framework based on a caring ideology that fosters healthy relationships by promoting high standards and encouraged challenge.
- With an emphasis on communication and cognition, the school's Semi-Formal curriculum is broken down into six sections.
- In Key Stages 3 and 4, their goal is to promote independence and communication through relevant, real-world experiences, with a focus on the transference of skills.
- Throughout the academic year, the school hosts a number of signature events as part of its careers program.
- They pride ourselves on delivering tailored education that meets the unique needs of each student, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.
Autism Teaching Assistants Requirements:
- Experience supporting children with Autism, ideally in a school or youth-based setting.
- Have knowledge of associated needs and behaviours linked to Autism.
- A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health & Social Care, or Psychology) is desirable but not essential..
- Have a calm, nurturing and patient persona.
- Be a flexible education practitioner, who can adapt quickly to situations.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to have one processed via GSL Education.
Autism Teaching Assistants Responsibilities:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with Autism.
- Work alongside teachers to help plan and deliver engaging lessons.
- Supporting teachers with differentiated resources and behaviour strategies.
- Support students in developing social interaction and independence skills.
- Collect data on student progress and behaviours.
- Foster positive relationships with students with autism.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service
For more information, or to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our Hull office today. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!