At NYKays Recruitment Ltd we are recruiting for experienced ASD Teaching Assistants to start ASAP, working day to day or long-term contracts which could possibly lead to a permanent position.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support schools in providing care and support to children with a range of Special Needs and behavioral difficulties within the Education/Special Needs sector.
It is essential that you have experience working with children/young people with learning difficulties, particularly autism to be considered for this role.
Responsibilities include:
* Supporting children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and SEN on a 1:1 basis.
* Provide day to day support to Teachers in teaching and learning.
* Supporting colleagues in undertaking personal care related tasks.
* Working effectively alongside other teaching and support staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment is maintained.
* Adhere to the Schools policies including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Health and Safety.
Requirements:
* Experience of supporting children with ASD and other associated challenging behaviors
* Experience working with as a Special Needs Teaching assistant with special needs children for at least 3 months
* A commitment to working with children with special educational needs
* Ability to manage confrontation & challenging behavior
* Ability to adapt and respond to children needs and plan accordingly
* Must be an energetic and enthusiastic team player
* Must have patience
* Be proactive
* Ideally have good experience working one to one as a teaching assistant.
* Work well in a team
* Have a positive attitude
* Have a passion for working with children with Special Needs