SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Support)

SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Support)

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching or educational psychology? Do you have professional or personal experience supporting with ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition)?

If you would like to pursue a rewarding career working with children with complex needs, we have a fantastic opportunity supporting a specialist school in Bolton from September 2024.

Key role highlights:

• Monday – Friday, £425 – £550 per week, term time only.
• Long term role, no day-to-day supply.
• Gaining rewarding SEN support experience
• Ideal experience for aspiring teachers or educational psychologists
• Close to transport links, easily accessible from Bolton city centre via Bus, Train or Tram.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 support: Offering individualised attention and assistance to students with SEN, ensuring they receive the tailored guidance and support necessary for their academic and personal development.
• Promoting the pupil’s educational, emotional, and social development: Encouraging an all-inclusive approach to student growth by addressing not only academic needs but also fostering emotional well-being and social skills, helping students build confidence and resilience.
• Working diligently with students who may face significant challenges or barriers to learning, employing patience, creativity, and persistence to engage and support these students effectively.
• Utilising a range of teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles and abilities, ensuring that each student can access and engage with the curriculum in a meaningful way.

Essential requirements:

• Grad 4/C in English and Maths alongside previous experience working with SEN is essential.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of working with students who have ASC, including experience with non-verbal pupils and proficiency in using Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and other relevant communication methods and interventions tailored to the unique needs of each student.
• Passionate about supporting SEN within an education setting and understanding, patient and empathetic towards learning needs.
• Dedicated to making a difference for each child through tailored teaching and learning.

To apply for this exciting role as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Bolton, please submit your CV via the links provided or contact the i-teachers Manchester Branch for further information.