Job Description

Autism Support Assistant
Bootle, Sefton
£12.83 - £15 per hour
January 2025 - Ongoing

The School and the Role

Vision for Education are recruiting on behalf of an inclusive Primary School in Bootle, who are looking to appoint an experienced and pro-active Teaching Assistant to provide support within an SEND Unit where ASD is the primary need of the students. This specialist provision supports key children across EYFS & KS1. As a designated SEND Teaching Assistant you will be responsible to provide support to key children, working full-time Monday to Friday.

You will have access to support and training from school, as well as impressive school resources. In-line with the child's EHCP, you'll play a pivotal role in removing the students' barriers to learning and supporting them to achieve their full potential. You will be working closely with the SENDCo and outside agencies to enable the student to progress through the curriculum, so strong communication skills will be essential to the role. This role will be starting in September and will continue through to the next academic year to July 2025.

This school are Ofsted rated 'Good' school and they are renowned for being a warm, inclusive environment for students, staff, and their school community. The school provides education to children across Nursery, KS1 and KS2, whilst faciliating registered SEND provisions. This is a well-resourced school, committed to the professional development of their staff.

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will have;

• A passion for SEND and experience working with Primary aged children
• Experience working with and supporting ASD
• A positive and creative approach to behaviour and confidence building
• An ability to work as part of a team
• Have, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

What We Offer

As a Teaching Assistant who is part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system
• Guaranteed pay scheme
• Pension contributions
• CPD to help with your professional development
• Access to a dedicated consultant

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

If you are a Teaching assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities contact Lauren Walters at (url removed) or call our office on (phone number removed).