Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

A lovely primary school in Birmingham are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their thriving Resource Base – Autism Unit after the February half-term. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to support Early Years and KS1 pupils with autism reach their full potential.

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching or educational psychology?

Do you have professional or personal experience supporting an individual with Autism?

Would you like to gain relevant, paid, rewarding experience working with children with Autism in an engaging, supportive and caring environment?

If so, this fantastic opportunity supporting children with autism in a lovely primary school may be perfect for you!

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant – The Role:

• Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant – Working in a Resource Base – Autism Unit
• Located in Birmingham B9
• Providing classroom support in the resource of a mainstream primary school
• Promoting the pupil’s educational, emotional, and social development
• Supporting pupils that need it the most and can be the hardest to reach
• Employing and adapting various teaching strategies to suit the needs of the child

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant – The Benefits:

• Paid £300 – £350 per week, term time only
• Long term role, no day-to-day supply!
• Gaining rewarding SEN teaching experience
• Ideal experience for aspiring teachers or educational psychologists
• Shortlisting NOW
• Close to transport links

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant – Applicant Requirements:

• Minimum 2:1 degree
• Have a good understanding of Autism
• Previous experience supporting an individual with Autism
• Passionate about supporting people with SEN
• Understanding, patient and empathetic towards children’s needs
• Dedicated to making a difference to pupils’ experience of education

To apply for this exciting role as an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant in Birmingham, press the ‘Apply’ button or send your CV to Jessica Finnigan at i-teachers!