1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD)
Job Description
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD)
**Location: Cardiff
**September Start till the end of the academic year
**Full-time Weekdays
Twenty4Seven Education is looking for a passionate and experienced teaching assistant to work in this incredible primary school located in a residential area of Cardiff. They are looking for a kind and caring teaching assistant who will work one-to-one with a pupil with autism spectrum disorder supporting them throughout their school day and encouraging their development academically and personally.
The school
The school is proud of its thriving and vibrant community of learners. The amazing dedicated team of staff work to give their learners the best opportunities and experiences, creating a learning environment that challenges them to be inquisitive and open-minded. The school works to create a safe and secure environment that prepares their learners for the wider world and the next steps in their academic journey. They are looking for a passionate and experienced teaching assistant to work one-to-one with a pupil with autism spectrum disorder and provide the best possible support for them.
The Role
The successful candidate will begin working in September and will continue to the end of the academic year, with the possibility of this becoming permanent. They will work term time on weekdays from 8:30-15:30. They will be working one-to-one with a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder supporting them throughout their school life working with the classroom teacher to develop the best system for supporting the child.
As a one-to-one TA you will:
Work one-to-one with a pupil with ASD
Assist the pupil in accessing the curriculum
Assist the pupil in making progress academically, socially, and personally
Get to know the pupil and learn how to support them further
Plan and put into action learning activities with the teacher
Support the classroom teacher
The successful candidate:
Will be patient, enthusiastic, and approachable
Will have an understanding of how to support children with ASD
Will have experience working within an educational setting
Will have a good command of the English language
Experience working in a similar role is desirable but not essential. Teaching Assistant qualifications are also desirable but not required.
The Benefits of working with Twenty4Seven Education:
Opportunities to work in a variety of local Schools & Colleges which enables you to establish where you work best
Twenty-4-Seven support from your designated consultant
Potential long-term roles
Competitive pay rates
Recommend-a-friend Scheme
Twenty 4 Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to obtain an Education Workforce Council (EWC) check. Full assistance will be provided.
