Teaching Assistant – Autism Provision (ASDTA) Croydon, England
Teaching Assistant – Autism Provision
Q – Are you a Psychology graduate looking to use your degree to gain real experience?
If so, this role as a Teaching Assistant working within an Autism Provision at a school in Croydon is perfect for you!
The school boasts an Ofsted Outstanding, doing so by prioritising the wellbeing of students and staff as much as the academic success. The school strive for greatness across all areas of learning, with large teams of Teaching Assistant supporting each faculty.
The head teacher recently worked with parents, teachers, and students to create a new Autism Provision Unit at the school, designed to accommodate the social, emotional, and mental health needs of students. You will work in this new unit, supporting SEN specific lessons as well as
Teaching Assistant – Autism Provision role is ideal for a gaining experience within Psychology:
- Assessing wellbeing needs of students is essential to the role.
- Shadowing speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, and more!
- You will receive training alongside class teaching and additional support training for SEN.
- The school has recently renovated their autism provision to house specialist equipment!
Teaching Assistant – Autism Provision: The Role
- Hours: 08:30 – 15:30 (with a 30 minute break)
- 1 Year Contract with option to become permanent
- Supporting students with Autism in EYFS-KS2
- Working in and out of class in 1:1 and small group interventions
- Supporting the implementation of care plans, and individual targets for students
- Shadowing speech and language therapists
Teaching Assistant – Autism Provision: Person Specification
- Holds a 1:1 or 2:1 degree – Essential
- Experience working with children – Essential
- Confident, down-to-earth, and patient personality
- Knowledge of SEN
Teaching Assistant – Autism Provision: The School
- With specific reference in reports to caring leadership and holistic learning
- Brand new Autism Provision Unit, designed to facilitate all areas of SEN
- Located in Croydon
- Great transport links
- Keen to progress their support staff into higher roles (HLTA, Cover Supervisor, SEN Teacher)
Teaching Assistant - Autism Provision in Croydon employer: Edex
Join an 'Outstanding' Secondary School in the heart of Westminster, where a supportive and dynamic work culture fosters both personal and professional growth. With a strong emphasis on collaboration among experienced and newly qualified Humanities Teachers, you will benefit from tailored ECT induction programmes and ample opportunities for leadership roles, all while contributing to a vibrant learning environment that has achieved impressive academic results. This is not just a job; it's a chance to inspire the next generation in a modern setting with excellent transport links.
