Are you a current or an aspiring Special Needs Teaching Assistant who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with Autism in the Leeds area? If so, this could be the ideal role for you?
About the role
The role
To work within a class team under the direction of the class teacher, supporting personalised learning usually 1-1 as well as supporting the pupils to meet their personal needs. The priority is to develop the fundamentals of communication. Most pupils are pre-subject specific and are developing their ability to engage in a wider range of experiences. This is an excellent opportunity to experience working within specialist provision.
About the school
The school caters for learners who are aged between 2-19 years with an EHCP and is classed as generic. They cater for a wide range of special educational needs - moderate and severe learning difficulties, complex and multiple learning needs (CMLN / PMLD); complex autism, autism spectrum disorders and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
Requirements
- Be available Monday to Friday 08:30-15:30pm.
- Be physically fit and energetic.
- Have a minimum of 6 months experience supporting young people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
- Have, or be willing to obtain a DBS on the update service.
About Vision for Education
Salary
£70 to £80 per day
- The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are 6 months minimum experience working with Children or adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism in a similar setting or care environment, this could be in a similar school or supported living environment.
What Vision for Education offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.