Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Autism – Sheffield

Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Autism – Sheffield

Do you have a passion to support children with Autism and wish to make a real difference to their academic and social development with this Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant role?

Perhaps you have had previous experience of working with children with Autism and wish to develop your experiences further in a paid long-term role?

This school is looking for a hardworking and resilient individual, your main role will be to deliver 1:1 intervention sessions and support pupils with Autism, where you will provide both educational and social support as a Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant.

If you believe that you would be a good fit for this Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant role and you are keen to develop your own educational career, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Key Information:

• Primary school based in Sheffield
• Full time, Monday – Friday school hours
• Full academic year – until the end of July 2020
• £300 – £350 per week (term time only)
• Supportive inclusion department with good links to mainstream
• Visionary and passionate SENCo

Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – The Role:

• Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant role
• Support children with ASD
• Deliver 1:1 and small group intervention sessions
• Varied, demanding but exciting role
• Ability to differentiate your approaches and strategies to support pupils with ASD
• Be able to support children who have high anxiety
• Fantastic ­­­inclusion department with experienced and supportive staff

Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Person Specification:

• 2:1 or 1^st class degree – Psychology or core subjects desirable
• Previous experience with Autism is essential
• Resilient attitude due to the demanding setting
• Supportive and inspiring personality
• Patient and empathetic mentality is crucial

Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – The School:

• Lovely Sheffield Primary School
• ‘Good’ graded by Ofsted
• Integrated Resource Centre for SEND pupils
• Passionate and visionary SENCo and Head teacher
• Close to transportation links

If this Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity sounds like the ideal role to gain experience prior to teacher training, click ‘apply now’ and send your CV today!