Early Years Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Early Years Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

A lovely primary school in Birmingham are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Early Years 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!

Early Years Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant – The Role:

• Early Years 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

Early Years 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

Early Years 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

Early Years Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant – The School:

• A community where children can enjoy a welcoming, secure, happy and healthy environment
• All members can develop self-confidence, self-esteem, self-motivation, independence, compassion, tolerance and understanding
• Mainstream primary school with 2 resource bases that cater for 30 children identified with EHCPs and a formal diagnosis of ASC
• Specialist team has a wealth of experience working with children with a diagnosis of Autism and other identified complex needs
• Personal Development and Wellbeing are a focal point for the school

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