Job Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant | S66 | Long Term Opportunity

We are recruiting for multiple SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist autism school in S66, supporting students aged 5 to 16. These are long term opportunities for patient and supportive individuals who want to make a difference to students' learning, development and day to day school experience.

Working hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm, with an earlier finish on Fridays.
Pay: £108 to £130 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of Level 1 TA qualification. 
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Good communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to individual needs
• A consistent approach to routines, expectations and behaviour
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team
• An enhanced DBS certificate or a willingness to obtain one as soon as possible

Previous experience supporting autistic students or individuals with additional needs would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Provide classroom support to students aged 5 to 16
• Support students with autism and their individual learning needs
• Assist with classroom activities and help students access the curriculum
• Build positive relationships and provide consistent encouragement
• Support communication, social interaction and independence
• Help students manage transitions and follow daily routines
• Adapt your approach to suit individual needs and learning styles

Benefits:

• Multiple long term positions available
• Pay from £108 to £130 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
• Specialist autism school setting
• Working hours of 8:30am to 4:00pm, with an early finish on Fridays
• Opportunity to gain experience in specialist SEND education
• Supportive team environment
• Dedicated consultant support from Provide Education
• Opportunity to develop skills and experience working with autistic students

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.