SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD & Non-verbal

Job description

About

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with a Northwich-based SEND primary school that has great links to the motorway as they are looking to appoint a number of dedicated and reliable teaching assistants for long-term temporary contracts in the new year.

This is an extremely inclusive school that supports pupils of varying SEND needs including ASD/ASC, non-verbal, downs syndrome and SEMH, with classes groups by age group and ability.

This school are looking to appoint 5 – 8 teaching assistants for long-term full-time contracts with temporary to permanent being considered for the right individuals.

Your new role:

As a teaching assistant within this school you will play a vital role in the education and development of pupils with SEND (special education needs and disabilities). You will tailor your approach to best suit individual pupil needs and work collaboratively with teachers and teaching assistants to ensure inclusion. Your duties will vary dependent on the class you are in with the EYFS and KS1 cohort consisting of ASD, cognitive and sensory requirements and the KS2 cohort consisting of SEMH, trauma and behavioural needs. Your typical duties will consist of:

• Supporting with personal care across EYFS and KS1

• Use of Makaton and PECs to support communication across EYFS and KS1

• Supporting with personal care across EYFS and KS1

• Implementing positive behaviour strategies

• Working collaboratively with ELSA and pastoral across KS2

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including SALT, educational psychologists and LA officers

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive rates of pay

• A full-time, long-term contract

• Full holiday entitlement

• Company pension scheme

• Free training and professional development

• Dedicated support from an experienced Education consultant

• Access to exclusive vacancies

• Desian Education’s Refer a Friend scheme