Job title: Autism Support Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: SEND Teaching and Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 14-11-2024
Job ID: 64032

Job Description

Autism Support Assistant – Waltham Forest, London – Immediate Start

• Are you an Autism Support Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children? • Located in Waltham Forest, London, this Autism Support Assistant role is perfect for a compassionate, proactive individual keen to support primary school students with Autism. • Join a mixed primary school in Waltham Forest, London, with an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating and a team of enthusiastic, dedicated staff committed to nurturing integrity, creativity, and aspiration in their students.

Positive and rewarding environment: Work within a highly supportive team, where your work as an Autism Support Assistant is valued.

Weekly CPD sessions: Regular opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.

Career progression: A clear path for advancement within a nurturing and ambitious setting.

Impactful experience: As an Autism Support Assistant, gain first-hand experience working with students with Autism, making a real difference to their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support ASD students both in one-to-one and group settings, adjusting the curriculum where needed.
  • Work closely with class teachers, assisting in daily tasks and employing diverse teaching techniques to meet students’ individual needs.
  • Maintain a supportive, engaging environment to foster advance learning and growth for ASD pupils.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of a 2:1 degree from a Top 20 UK university.
  • Strong academic background with excellent A-Level results.
  • A passion for working with SEN students, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Fantastic listening and communication skills.
  • Prior experience in child-centered roles, ideally with ASD students, is desirable.

Contract and Pay:

  • Full-time, long-term role until July 2025, with a daily rate of £96-£105 (PAYE, including holiday pay).

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Autism Support Assistant in Waltham Forest, London. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Autism Support Assistant role.