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At NYKays Recruitment Ltd we are recruiting for experienced ASD Teaching Assistants to start ASAP, working day to day or long-term contracts which could possibly lead to a permanent position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support schools in providing care and support to children with a range of Special Needs and behavioral difficulties within the Education/Special Needs sector.

It is essential that you have experience working with children/young people with learning difficulties, particularly autism to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and SEN on a 1:1 basis.
• Provide day to day support to Teachers in teaching and learning.
• Supporting colleagues in undertaking personal care related tasks.
• Working effectively alongside other teaching and support staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment is maintained.
• Adhere to the Schools policies including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Health and Safety.
   

Requirements:

• Experience of supporting children with ASD and other associated challenging behaviors
• Experience working with as a Special Needs Teaching assistant with special needs children for at least 3 months
• A commitment to working with children with special educational needs
• Ability to manage confrontation & challenging behavior
• Ability to adapt and respond to children needs and plan accordingly
• Must be an energetic and enthusiastic team player
• Must have patience
• Be proactive
• Ideally have good experience working one to one as a teaching assistant.
• Work well in a team
• Have a positive attitude
• Have a passion for working with children with Special Needs