Teaching Assistant – Autism support

Teaching Assistant – Autism support

Are you a talented graduate with a 2:1 or above degree and a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

Do you aspire to become a SEN Teacher or Educational Psychologist in the future?

Would you like to earn up to £500 per week as a SEN Teaching Assistant to really gain a deeper understanding of working with children and adapting to their needs in a primary school?

If yes, then a fantastic primary school in Leeds is looking for an able graduate to support children with Autism on a 1:1 basis.

Teaching Assistant – Autism Support

• Exciting Primary Teaching Assistant role
• Support children with Autism
• Leeds based, easily accessible by public transport
• Long-term, full-time Teaching Assistant
• Great PGCE/ Educational Psychology experience
• Paid up to £500 per week term-time only
• Start in November

The Role

• Supporting child with Autism (ASD) 1:1
• Assist with numeracy & literacy interventions
• Help class teacher to prepare lessons
• Use strategies to help the children have access to a 1^st class education
• PECs/Makaton knowledge useful

Requirements

• Must have a degree, 2:1 or above
• Ideally Psychology or Core subject degrees
• Strong A Levels and GCSEs (ideally English/Maths)
• Passion to support children with learning
• Experience with Autism required
• Available Monday-Friday, for the academic year

Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant would be ideal preparation for anyone considering a career in education, perhaps moving onto a PGCE or Educational Psychology course.

If you think you have what it takes to succeed as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, apply to join this fabulous school in Leeds! Click apply or send your CV to Michaela at i-teachers.