Autism Teaching Assistant
1 day ago
Dagenham
Do you have a natural calmness about you? The kind of person who can turn a stressful moment into a safe one? If you enjoy supporting young people who see and experience the world differently, this Autism Teaching Assistant role could be the perfect fit. What you’ll be doing • Supporting children with Autism with daily classroom tasks. Provide support with communication, routines and engagement, • Using visuals, sensory strategies and structured approaches that help pupils access learning, • Offering reassurance during transitions or emotionally tricky moments, • Working closely with teachers and therapists to provide stable, consistent support, • Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interactions, • Experience with Autism is a bonus, but not essential, • Someone calm, observant and able to adapt to individual needs, • A patient communicator who builds trust through warmth and consistency, • A team player who enjoys learning new strategies and approaches, • Weekly PAYE pay (NO Umbrella Companies), • Free access to specialist CPD, including autism and communication training, • A dedicate...