Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Wandsworth, London
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Start date: As soon as possible
About the schoolOur vibrant and inclusive mainstream primary school in Wandsworth is proud to provide a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for all pupils. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of ability or background.
We are a friendly and supportive school community where teamwork, inclusion and respect are at heart of everything we do. Staff work closely together to provide high-quality teaching and learning, and we are committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional development of everyone in our team.
Key Responsibilities- Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with autism who is non-verbal, ensuring access to a differentiated curriculum tailored to their learning and communication needs
- Support the pupil with personal care needs (e.g. toileting, hygiene, feeding) in a respectful and professional manner, promoting independence wherever possible
- Work alongside the class teacher, SENCO and external specialists (such as Speech and Language Therapists) to implement strategies to promote communication and engagement
- Use alternative communication methods to reinforce speech and language development
- Observe and record progress, feeding back to teachers and parents as part of a collaborative support plan
- Uphold school safeguarding, inclusion and behaviour policies at all times, ensuring the pupilâ??s safety, dignity and wellbeing
About You- Experience if working with children with autism and communication difficulties, ideally in a school or early years setting.
- Confidence in supporting a non-verbal child, using a range of communication tools and strategies
- A caring and sensitive approach to personal care needs, understanding the importance of maintaining dignity and respect
- A current enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Horizon Teachers- A team of specialist education consultants and many with years of education experience
- Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
- We are currently having our busiest year & placing more staff than ever before
- We can help you find permanent, long-term, and flexible roles in the Education sector
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.
