Job Advertisement: Specialist Autism Provision Teaching Assistant (Primary Ages) - Leeds**
Position: Specialist Autism Provision Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Type: Full Time, Long Term (Agency) with the view to Permanent
About Us:
We are a dedicated specialist autism provision in Leeds, committed to providing exceptional support and education to children with autism at primary age. Our mission is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Specialist Autism Provision Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a long-term position through an agency, with the potential to become permanent. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support the delivery of tailored educational programs, ensuring a supportive and engaging learning environment for our students.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist in the implementation of individualized lesson plans and activities that cater to the needs of children with autism.
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Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, helping them to engage and succeed in their learning.
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Assist with the assessment of student progress and adapt support strategies as necessary.
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Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages social interaction and emotional well-being.
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Collaborate with teachers, support staff, therapists, and parents to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
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Maintain accurate and detailed records of student progress and provide regular feedback to teachers and parents.
Requirements:
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Experience working with children with autism in a primary school setting.
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Strong understanding of autism and strategies for supporting children with autism in an educational environment.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children with special educational needs.
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Relevant qualifications in childcare or special education are desirable.
What We Offer:
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A supportive and inclusive working environment.
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Opportunities for professional development and training.
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Competitive salary and benefits through the agency.
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The possibility of a permanent position for the right candidate.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching assistant with a passion for supporting children with autism, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to [Agency Contact Information].
Join us in making a difference in the lives of children with autism. Apply today!
At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.
All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.
Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:
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Attend an interview in person;
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Give details for us to complete Reference checks;
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Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients