SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD Provision

Your new company

Desian Education are proud to be supporting an Ofsted rated “Good” in all areas secondary school in Northwich. This school is a pillar of it’s local community and due to additional funding, they require a motivated and dedicated teaching assistant to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a full-time position based within an ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) provision consisting of 32.5 hours per week, that will last the remainder of the academic year.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining a highly experienced SEN team. You will play an integral role in the education of pupils ASD by:

• Supporting speech and language development with Makaton, PECs and other objective references
• Tailoring approach to best suit EHCP and sensory requirements
• Using PBS such as traffic light systems, pressure therapy, etc
• Reporting into the class teacher & SENCO to discuss pupil progress and further requirements
• Attending parents evening

What you need to succeed

• Full “Right to Work” in the UK
• Referenceable experience supporting children in a classroom or residential setting
• Experience using PECs and Makaton
• Experience working with SEN (ASD and non-verbal is advantageous)

What you’ll get in return

If you are successful in your application, you will receive:

• Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term contract
• Free training
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Access to exclusive vacancies