Lead Teaching Assistant

Warwickshire, UK

Full-Time

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking a dedicated Lead Teaching Assistant to join our team at a specialized school in Warwickshire, where pupils thrive in an environment tailored to their unique needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of three teaching assistants per class, ensuring effective support and interventions for students with ASC or SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to develop and implement individualized education plans and behaviour management strategies for students.
• Support the inclusion and integration of students with ASC or SEMH needs into classroom activities and social settings, promoting their independence and well-being.
• Monitor and track student progress and behaviour, providing regular feedback to teachers and contributing to the evaluation and adjustment of support strategies.
• Foster positive relationships with students, building trust and rapport to facilitate their engagement and participation in learning activities.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Experience working with students with autism spectrum conditions or social, emotional, and mental health needs, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies for supporting students with diverse learning needs and communication styles.
• Leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and empower a team of teaching assistants to provide high-quality support and interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience, with a commitment to promoting inclusion, equality, and diversity within the school community.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond effectively to the changing needs and challenges of students with ASC or SEMH needs.
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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