Job Ref: 215109316

Date: 2021-11-09 08:57:51

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Teaching Assistant – ASD 

Slough – Buckinghamshire  

Full or part time

ASAP start

£70 – 100 per day 

The School:

Supply desk is pleased to be working with a special needs school local to Slough that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with SEND allowing for them to succeed to the best of their ability no matter what challenges they may face. The pupils and students have severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and supports children from the ages of 2-19. The school has excellent facilities and access to a range of resources such as a therapy suite, sensory rooms and gardens.  

This is a chance to diversify your own career and move into an incredibly rewarding role within a SEN school. Applicants with previous experience as an SEND Teaching Assistant (main stream or special needs schools) are also welcomed. You will be responsible for working with children and supporting their complex needs as part of a team of TA’s alongside a teacher in a rich and stimulating environment.

The role will require the following responsibilities;

Supporting students with severe and complex needs including Autism and Asperger’s, down syndrome and cerebral palsy
Providing students with personal care assistance
Managing challenging behaviour
Makaton trained would be advantageous 
Collaborating with the teacher and assisting with creating activities
Recording students’ progress and feeding back to the teacher
Will work one to one with some students
The ideal candidate will have /be;

Previous experience with Autism is ideal
Good knowledge of SEN and passion to develop
Able to manage challenging behaviour
Able to commit to working fixed days – full or part time
Has a clear and valid DBS on the update service  or willing to obtain one
Able to assist pupils/ students with personal care
To take full advantage of this opportunity please forward your CV to  or call Andre Cruickshank on:  | for more information.

Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards

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