ASC Teaching Assistant

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ABC Teachers are seeking people with experience of working with children and young adults who have a diagnosis of Autism to work in Mary Elliot Academy in Bloxwich.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant supporting students with Autism in a specialist school setting, your role is crucial in fostering an inclusive and effective learning environment. You will provide individualized support, adapt teaching, and assist the classroom teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management. Employing positive behaviour support techniques, you help manage and reduce challenging behaviours while encouraging social interactions and emotional development. Through patience, empathy, and strong communication skills, you create a supportive atmosphere that enables students with ASC to thrive academically and socially.

About the school

ABC Teachers work in partnership with Mary Elliot Academy in Bloxwich where students have a variety of needs including a diagnosis of Autism at different levels. Students are at the heart of everything they do, embracing their differing needs and individual personalities through diverse curriculum. The school have dedicated teams of specialist staff work tirelessly to ensure each student reaches their maximum potential. Mary Elliot have specialized rooms for Food Technology, Science, Computing, Design Technology/Art, PE, sensory rooms, therapy rooms, and mental health well-being hubs to support their students learning and develop their skills for the future. As a supply agency providing staff for the wonderful school, we are proud to support their missions and contribute to their vibrant, nurturing community.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of ASC Teaching Assistant you will:

• A Minimum of 1-year experience in a Special Educational Needs Setting, or personal experience with SEN Support.
• A DBS on the update service, or willingness to undergo a DBS Check.
• An Ability to work individually and take a proactive approach to student care and learning.
• A passion for supporting and caring for young people with physical and learning disabilities.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a Special Educational Needs Setting, or personal experience with SEN Support.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr