ASD Teaching Assistants

At NYKays Recruitment Ltd, we are recruiting for experienced ASD Teaching Assistants to start ASAP, working day to day or long-term contracts which could lead to a permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support schools in providing care and support to children with a range of Special Needs and behavioral difficulties within the Education/Special Needs sector. It is essential that you have experience working with children/young people with learning difficulties, particularly autism, to be considered for this role. Responsibilities include: · Supporting children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and SEN on a 1:1 basis. · Provide day-to-day support to Teachers in teaching and learning. · Supporting colleagues in undertaking personal care-related tasks. · Working effectively alongside other teaching and support staff to maintain a safe and productive work environment. · Adhere to the school\’s policies, including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Health and Safety. Requirements: · Experience in supporting children with ASD and other associated challenging behaviors · Experience working as a Special Needs Teaching assistant with special needs children for at least 3 months · A commitment to working with children with special educational needs · Ability to manage confrontation & challenging behavior · Ability to adapt and respond to children\’s needs and plan accordingly · Must be an energetic and enthusiastic team player · Must have patience · Be proactive · Ideally, have good experience workingone-to-onee as a teaching assistant. · Work well in a team · Have a positive attitude · Have a passion for working with children with Special Needs