We are currently recruiting for SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistants in South Yorkshire. We are working with a specialist Academy for students aged between 7-16 years old who have a diagnosis of Autism. We are looking for full time Teaching assistants, the ideal candidate would be talented, creative, and enthusiastic about being a positive role model for students.

Teaching Assistants are given an opportunity to make a positive impact on students with autistic spectrum conditions and communication and interaction difficulties.

MUST -

* Be available to start early September

A successful Teaching Assistant candidate would:

* Have experience as a Teaching Assistant in specialist educational settings either in mainstream schools or any other alternative provision.

* A history of working as a Teaching Assistant with students with challenging behaviour, autism spectrum and complex needs.

* A confident, caring, and assertive personality

What to expect as a Teaching Assistant?

* Working in these settings requires patience, confidence, and a caring attitude as many of these students have difficult social, emotional, and mental health issues which need to be managed.

* Many of the students will have difficulties in displaying these emotions in a productive way so the use of Team Teach positive behaviour management strategies will need to be used often.

* Many of these children have low self-esteem and will require positive re enforcement from you when they display good behaviours.

Benefits of Supply Teaching with Academic Appointments as a Teaching Assistant:

* Opportunity to gain experience from a wide range of educational establishments.

* Specialist divisions catered towards your specific needs; Permanent, Auxiliary, Tuition & Intervention, Special Educational Needs-, Short- and Long-Term Supply

* Monday to Friday hours

* School holidays

* Weekly pay

* Day to day and temporary roles

* Opportunity to become long term staff at a school

* Recommend a friend scheme

What we need from you:

* Requirements:

* NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant

* 2 x references from educational establishments

* A passion for success and quality teaching

* An Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service