ASD Teaching Assistant

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Job description

*ASD Teaching Assistant - Southwark, South West London *

*Are you a passionate and experienced ASD Teaching Assistant?*

*Do you care about our children and young people who have additional needs and learning difficulties?*

*Do you want to have a positive impact to their learning and development?*

*I am currently recruiting an energetic, dedicated and experienced ASD Teaching Assistant for our SEND school in South West London. The successful Autism Support Worker will be on a full-time long term contract starting as early as possible for the whole academic year. *

* *ASD Teaching Assistant *

* *Supporting children and young people with Autism/ASC, Moderate to Severe and Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD)*

* *Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 16:00pm*

* *Providing a creative and fun learning environment*

* *£67 - £90 per day; weekly payment*

* *Have a positive mindset, flexible approach, and a can-do attitude*

* *Ideally have experience supporting children and young people with Autism/ASC *

*Many of the students will communicate non-verbally, so being able to use Makaton or PECs will be ideal. You must be comfortable with personal care (feeding and toileting). As an Autism Support Worker, you will work closely with other staff members and the multidisciplinary therapy team. Recent experience and a genuine passion for working with SEN pupils are essential. All applicants will need to hold a current enhanced Child Workforce DBS and be fully compliant to work in the UK.*

*ASD Teaching Assistant | SEND Job | Southwark | ASAP Start*

*Engage Education is a widely recognised, award-winning education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on the high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: *
* *Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days*

* *Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee*

* *Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance*

* *Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders*

*Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Zack Education SEND directly*

*If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.*

*Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.*

*By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements. INDTA *

Job Types: Contract, Permanent

Salary: £70.00-£90.00 per day