Specialist Teaching Assistant: ASD & Sensory Support

Specialist Teaching Assistant: ASD & Sensory Support

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support primary school children with ASD and sensory needs through tailored interventions.
  • Company: Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing children's learning experiences.
  • Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and make a difference in young lives.
  • Other info: Opportunity to grow professionally while making a positive impact.
  • Why this job: Be a vital part of a child's educational journey and support their unique needs.
  • Qualifications: Experience with primary school children and knowledge of ASD and sensory processing.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children of primary school age or NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance.
  • Experience of working with children with communication and interaction difficulties.
  • Experience of delivering interventions.
  • Knowledge about ASD and how best to support children with a diagnosis.
  • A good understanding of behaviour and how to prevent and manage episodes of challenging behaviour.
  • An understanding of sensory processing difficulties and how to support these through sensory circuits and other strategies.
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Contact Details:

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Specialist Teaching Assistant: ASD & Sensory Support

Experience with primary school age children
NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance
Experience with children with communication and interaction difficulties
Knowledge of ASD
Behaviour management
Understanding of sensory processing difficulties
Ability to deliver interventions