Teaching Assistant - ASD & Mainstream.

Salary: £25000 - £26212 FTE.

Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm.

Benefits: Private Healthcare, potential for teacher training.

School Type: Secondary, mainstream.

Location: Redbridge, East London.

Job Role & Client Information.

Teaching Assistant for SEN and Autism required for an 11-19 secondary school based in Redbridge, East London.

We are seeking to recruit a passionate, reliable, and empathetic teaching assistant to work within a highly successful SEND Provision. The successful candidate would have the opportunity to work collaboratively within mainstream and/or a very successful ASD provision to improve the outcomes of SEND students. Students within the ASD unit attend 60% of lessons in the main school.

We are looking for:

* Someone who is passionate about education and has a flair for working with young people

* This role could also suit recent university graduates who are interested in gaining initial classroom experience as a Teaching Assistant, or those looking to start a career path in teaching.

The successful candidate will have:

* Experience and/or qualifications in working with children with special needs, ASD specific would be desirable but not essential

* The ability to support students in their mainstream lessons as well as in smaller group interventions

* A friendly and approachable manner

* Be able to work using their own initiative and demonstrate effective behaviour management skills.

Benefits Include:

* Working with outstanding leadership & SENCo

* Temp-to-Perm after successful induction period

* Potential for Teacher Training

* Private Healthcare & Local Government Pension.

* On-site parking and close to local amenities.

* A focus on staff well-being and welfare - Carnegie Gold Mental Health Award status

* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 365 days a year helpline and additional support with legal, financial advice and counselling

* Investment in training and professional development including NPQs

* Free access to a fully fitted on-site fitness suite on both campuses

* EV installation

* Cycle to work shower facilities

* Winter well-being holiday