Learning Support – Teaching Assistant – Autism - PERMANENT
Location: East Grinstead | Contract: PERMANENT | Salary: £90 to £105 per day
Opportunity at a small independent day school for pupils with autism. We provide specialised teaching for Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form pupils, aged 4 to 19, who have an autistic diagnosis.
The aim was to provide a highly specialised approach to meet each pupil’s individual and autism specific needs within the social setting of a school.
The defining aspect of our school is individualised programmes for each pupil throughout the school day based on behavioural analysis and other complementary methods including:
* Speech and Language Therapy
* Occupational Therapy
* Total communication approach
* Attention Autism
* A range of Augmentative Communication (AAC) methods, including: topic boards, talking mats, hi tech devices, sign, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Why work for this ‘Outstanding’ School?
* Hardworking but sociable: The school creates regular socialising opportunities including after pupil hours socials where we can get together and have fun, mental health and well-being days, Summer and Christmas events.
What this ‘Outstanding’ School can offer you:
* A supportive and welcoming workforce
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* A voice where everyone is invited to contribute
* Free uniform, parking on site and a lovely working environment
About you:
* Soft skills - Patience, caring and resilience
* Good communicator – able to adjusts communication style to suit the child
* Team Player - Active listener, open to new ideas, embraces different points of view
* Passion to support children and engage in fun, motivating learning
👉 Apply today to join our outstanding team and help every child make sense of their world.
If you’re a graduate in Psychology, Education, Sociology or Criminology, or simply want to make a meaningful impact, this is a perfect opportunity.
Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd:
01483 366436
Judith.Oakley@AcademicsLtd.co.uk
