ASD Teaching Assistant – Southend-on-Sea

Pay Rate £95 - £120 DOE

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who specialises in ASD? Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs within education and looking for a new opportunity?

Chalk are recruiting for this SEND Teaching Assistant position which is a long term, full time placement starting immediately and is the perfect opportunity to join a dynamic SEND School in the Southend-on-Sea area.

Job Description

This role will involve supporting students with special educational needs, specifically ASD, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis. You will be instrumental in helping students gain confidence, develop essential life skills, and realise their full potential.

Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

This SEND School offers a quality, inclusive education for secondary aged students (11-16_ with an EHCP, specifically those with ASD and moderate learning difficulties.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Any relevant SEN qualification(s) or training
• Experience in supporting children with SEN
• Behaviour Management
• A Passion for working with children

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers