We are currently recruiting for SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistants in South Yorkshire. We are working with a specialist Academy for students aged between 7-16 years old who have a diagnosis of Autism. We are looking for full time Teaching assistants, the ideal candidate would be talented, creative, and enthusiastic about being a positive role model for students.

Teaching Assistants are given an opportunity to make a positive impact on students with autistic spectrum conditions and communication and interaction difficulties.

MUST - 

• Be available to start early September 

A successful Teaching Assistant candidate would:

• Have experience as a Teaching Assistant in specialist educational settings either in mainstream schools or any other alternative provision.
• A history of working as a Teaching Assistant with students with challenging behaviour, autism spectrum and complex needs.
• A confident, caring, and assertive personality

What to expect as a Teaching Assistant?

• Working in these settings requires patience, confidence, and a caring attitude as many of these students have difficult social, emotional, and mental health issues which need to be managed.
• Many of the students will have difficulties in displaying these emotions in a productive way so the use of Team Teach positive behaviour management strategies will need to be used often.
• Many of these children have low self-esteem and will require positive re enforcement from you when they display good behaviours.

Benefits of Supply Teaching with Academic Appointments as a Teaching Assistant:

• Opportunity to gain experience from a wide range of educational establishments.
• Specialist divisions catered towards your specific needs; Permanent, Auxiliary, Tuition & Intervention, Special Educational Needs-, Short- and Long-Term Supply
• Monday to Friday hours
• School holidays
• Weekly pay
• Day to day and temporary roles
• Opportunity to become long term staff at a school
• Recommend a friend scheme

What we need from you:

• Requirements:
  • NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant 
  • 2 x references from educational establishments
  • A passion for success and quality teaching
  • An Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service