Teaching Assistant
hace 8 días
Cannock
Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support – Autism) Location: Norton Canes, Staffordshire Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Temporary to potential long-term, depending on the right candidate Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are looking for a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a friendly SEND school in Norton Canes. This rewarding role involves working on a 1:1 basis with a child who has mild autism (ASD), supporting their learning, confidence, and social development throughout the school day. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference — and could become an ongoing role, supporting the same child as they progress through school. Key Responsibilities • Provide 1:1 classroom support to a pupil with mild autism (ASD)., • Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering tailored learning activities., • Help promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour., • Support social interaction and communication skills., • Maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.Requirements, • Experience supporting children in an educational setting (school or nursery)., • Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and strategies to support learning., • A calm, patient, and positive approach., • Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team., • Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3) – desirable but not essential.Why Join Us?, • Friendly and supportive school environment., • Opportunity for ongoing work with consistent hours (Monday to Friday, term-time). Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years. The role advertised is for temporary supply work.