SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD Provision

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with a single-form entry primary school in Widnes that require an experienced and dedicated teaching assistant to join their SEND team on a full-time temporary basis.

Due to additional funding within a dedicated ASD and sensory provision this school require a teaching assistant with strong SEND experience to join their team on a full time basis, with funding secured until the end of the academic year.

This is the perfect opportunity for those with strong SEND (ASD/ASC) experience within a classroom or residential capacity.

Your new role:

As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining an experienced, supportive and dedicated SEN cohort, working collaboratively with the SENDCO, teacher and other teachers to promote the development of pupils with ASD/ASC, all of whom have varying levels of capacity. You will tailor your approach to best suit individual needs, ensuring that each pupil is at the heart of operations, with core duties that include:

·       Implementing positive behaviours strategies with a focus on sensory stimuli

·       Support with speech and communication via Makaton, PECs and other objective references

·       Supporting with intimate/personal care

·       Accurately maintain pupil records and track progress

What you need to succeed:

To be considered in your application you must:

·       Have full “Right to Work” in the UK

·       An Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate on the update service or willingness to obtain

·       Relevant referenceable experience supporting SEND (ASD & sensory requirements is highly advantageous)

·       Being NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified is advantageous but not essential

·       Be able to commit to a full-time long-term position consisting of 32.5 hours per week

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