Description
Axcis are working with an ASD-specific special school in the Balsall Heath area which has a support staff vacancy for a teaching assistant with experience of working with profoundly autistic learners including more specific needs such as being non/pre-verbal, sensory and emotional dysregulation and personal care needs. This is a small school comprising of 40 children within the early years and primary age-brackets; high levels of teamwork and communication amongst colleagues is key when it comes to providing the best support for children with profound needs.
Type of SEND support experience required:
- Profound Autism
- Sensory Dysregulation
- Distressing/challenging behaviour towards themselves and adults
- Sensory challenges
- Personal care needs
- Visual communication (PECS, Makaton)
This is a full-time role on an ongoing basis, the school is looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible and to return in September 2025. This is a great opportunity for a teaching assistant looking to work in a school with a highly-skilled, enthusiastic and committed team.
Job Details
• Whole class support but working on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Working closely with profoundly autistic learners with more specific needs such as non/pre-verbal communication, sensory and emotional dysregulation, personal care and distressing/challenging behaviour
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Full time hours (8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Ongoing basis for the remainder of 2024/25 academic year and to return in September 2025
• Start date - ASAP
Requirements:
• Experience in working on a one to one and/or small group basis – Essential
• Experience of working with pupils who are profoundly autistic– Essential
• Experience of supporting needs such as non/pre-verbal communication, sensory and emotional dysregulation and personal care – 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 good references – Essential
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Type of SEND support experience required:
- Profound Autism
- Sensory Dysregulation
- Distressing/challenging behaviour towards themselves and adults
- Sensory challenges
- Personal care needs
- Visual communication (PECS, Makaton)
This is a full-time role on an ongoing basis, the school is looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible and to return in September 2025. This is a great opportunity for a teaching assistant looking to work in a school with a highly-skilled, enthusiastic and committed team.
Job Details
• Whole class support but working on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Working closely with profoundly autistic learners with more specific needs such as non/pre-verbal communication, sensory and emotional dysregulation, personal care and distressing/challenging behaviour
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Full time hours (8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Ongoing basis for the remainder of 2024/25 academic year and to return in September 2025
• Start date - ASAP
Requirements:
• Experience in working on a one to one and/or small group basis – Essential
• Experience of working with pupils who are profoundly autistic– Essential
• Experience of supporting needs such as non/pre-verbal communication, sensory and emotional dysregulation and personal care – 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 good references – Essential
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