Chalk Education are seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) with a strong background in Autism, supporting young people in a secondary school for special needs.

This is a full-time, long-term temporary opportunity with an immediate start.

Role Overview

• Lead Activities: Take responsibility for delivering high-quality sessions tailored to the needs of young learners with autism.
• Early Years & KS1 Support: Work closely with young people accessing Early Years Foundation Stage and Year 1, adapting activities to meet diverse developmental requirements.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with teachers, SEN staff, and other professionals to establish and maintain a nurturing, inclusive setting in this new provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery: Deliver engaging pre planned lessons that promote communication, interaction, and independence for early learners with Autism.
• Behaviour Management: Implement positive, proactive strategies to support children’s emotional regulation and social development.
• Safeguarding: Ensure the safety and welfare of all children, following school policies and statutory guidelines.
• Progress Monitoring: Observe and record each child’s achievements, tracking progress against developmental milestones and setting future targets.

Requirements

• TA Qualification or UK Equivalent Experience: Demonstrable expertise in a leadership role within a classroom, ideally with SEN responsibilities.
• Autism Specialism: Substantial experience working with pupils on the autistic spectrum, with learning abilities at Early Years or KS1.

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 £100 in vouchers

Contact Sharon on 01925 984440

“Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay.”