Axcis is currently working very closely with an ASD-specific all-age special school in Walsall. This is a school with a big heart who are looking for staff who will foster their values of "team work, equality, happiness, confidence and kindness".

Due to the growth of the school we have vacancies for 10 teaching assistants, all the roles are temporary to permanent positions, meaning that the school will offer a permanent contract to the right candidate after a trial period.

This role will be classroom-based, supporting individuals with a lead diagnosis of Autism (ASD) with range of different needs such as sensory processing, challenging behaviour and communication delays including non-verbal communication. This position is for an Autism specific all-age SEND school in the Walsall area.

While the school is happy to accept applications from candidates with previous school experience this is not essential. The school will also consider individuals with personal life experience and/or professional experience from the health and/or social care sector.

Job details:
• Supporting pupils diagnosed with Autism, comprising of mixed needs such as sensory processing, challenging behaviour and communication delays including non-verbal communication
• Working on a one to one and small group basis
• Full time (8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Ongoing basis, starting ASAP, leading onto a permanent contract

Requirements:
• Experience of supporting individuals with Autism including sensory processing, challenging behaviour and communication delays including non-verbal communication - Essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required or we’re happy to carry out a new one ahead of you starting the position – Essential
• Minimum of 2 references covering the past 12 months – Essential

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