ASD Support Assistant
Smart Teachers
North Cheam
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £70 - £80 per day
- Job type:
- Full Time, Supply
- Start date:
- 24th September 2018
- Apply by:
- 24 September 2018
Job overview
Smart Teachers is working alongside a school in Sutton that supports learners with High Functioning Autism and Complex Needs. The school is seeking a member of support staff that has experience of working with learners on the Autistic Spectrum and able to help engage students in fun and stimulating lessons. The school is relatively new so there is scope for the successful ASD Support Assistant to really make their own mark there. The school is assisted by a large group of schools and residential settings, meaning the support on offer is second to none.
About the Role and School
- Working with KS3 – 4 learners with ASD
- Small class sizes, with a maximum of 5 learners per class as it stands
- Hugely supportive and friendly SLT
- Will be working on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Previous experience of delivering small group lessons would be preferable
In order to be considered for this role, the ASD Support Assistant will need to meet the following criteria:
- Have recent classroom experience in the UK (minimum of 6 weeks within the past two years is essential)
- Previous experience with ASD students
- Have an understanding of the secondary curriculum in the UK
- Be confident across a wide range of subjects
- Have strong behaviour management skills
- Have excellent communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
- Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)
- Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS / police checks
As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to:
- Ongoing CPD workshops including Phonics, EAL, Behaviour Management, Child Safeguarding, and SEND
- Competitive pay rates that are negotiable based on experience
- Regular social events
- Consultant exclusivity
Interested in Applying?
To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting Job Reference IXH72234.
Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.
About Smart Teachers
- Smart Teachers
- Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Square
- London
- EC2M 5QQ
- United Kingdom
With teams in London and across Australia, Smart Teachers recruit education professionals internationally to fill a wide range of school based roles in teaching, leadership, special needs and learning support.
What we do
We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help.
Our values
We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.
What we 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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