Part time SEN Teaching Assistant

ERS educationare recruiting experienced ASD Teaching Assistants to start immediately working on a long-term contract which could possibly lead to a permanent position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support schools in providing care and support to children with a range of Special Needs and behavioral difficulties within the Education/Special Needs sector.

It is essential that you have experience working with children/young people with learning difficulties, particularly autism to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and SEN on a 1:1 basis.
• Provide day to day support to Teachers in teaching and learning.
• Supporting colleagues in undertaking personal care related tasks.
• Working effectively alongside other teaching and support staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment is maintained.
• Adhere to the Schools policies including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Health and Safety.

Requirements:

• Experience of supporting children with ASD and other associated challenging behaviors
• Experience working with as a Special Needs Teaching assistant with special needs children for at least 3 months
• A commitment to working with children with special educational needs
• Ability to manage confrontation & challenging behavior
• Ability to adapt and respond to children needs and plan accordingly
• Must be an energetic and enthusiastic team player
• Must have patience
• Be proactive
• Ideally have good experience working one to one as a teaching assistant.
• Work well in a team
• Have a positive attitude
• Have a passion for working with children with Special Needs

Application Requirements for ERS Education

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover all education and employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.