Teaching Assistant - Autism - Outstanding School - PERM

Learning Support - Teaching Assistant - Autism - PERMANENTLocation: East Grinstead Contract: PERM Salary: £23,000 to £25,000 per annum

Opportunity at a small independent day school for pupils with autism. We provide specialised teaching for Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form pupils, aged 4 to 19, who have an autistic diagnosis.

The aim was to provide a highly specialised approach to meet each pupil's individual and autism specific needs within the social setting of a school.

The defining aspect of our school is individualised programmes for each pupil throughout the school day based on behavioural analysis and other complementary methods including:

• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Total communication approach
• Attention Autism
• A range of Augmentative Communication (AAC) methods, including: topic boards, talking mats, hi tech devices, sign, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

Why work for this 'Outstanding' School?

• Hardworking but sociable: The school creates regular socialising opportunities including after pupil hours socials where we can get together and have fun, mental health and well-being days, Summer and Christmas events.

What this 'Outstanding' School can offer you:

• A supportive and welcoming workforce
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A voice where everyone is invited to contribute
• Free uniform, parking on site and a lovely working environment

About you:

• Soft skills - Patience, caring and resilience
• Good communicator - able to adjusts communication style to suit the child
• Team Player - Active listener, open to new ideas, embraces different points of view
• Passion to support children and engage in fun, motivating learning
• Own transport - you will need your own transport

Apply today to join our outstanding team and help every child make sense of their world.

If you're a graduate in Psychology, Education, Sociology or Criminology, or simply want to make a meaningful impact, this is a perfect opportunity.

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd: