Full Time Teaching Assistant - Centre for Autism
Lark Hall Primary School (Including Lark Hall Centre for Pupils with Autism)
Lambeth
- £23,427 - £23,850 pro rata
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Scale 3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2021
Job overview
Lark Hall Primary School is looking for outstanding and motivated individuals to join the Centre for Autism in the role of Teaching Assistant from September 2021.
You will work in a class of up to 8 pupils, all with a diagnosis of autism, and be part of a team with three other staff including class teacher and 2 other members of support staff.
Key tasks will include ensuring organisation of the class and delivery of interventions and strategies suited to the needs of children with a diagnosis of ASD.
We are looking for motivated individuals with:
o A passion for providing educational experiences which ensure that all learners achieve.
o Prior experience of working with autistic children.
o Ability to work as a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
o Initiative and the ability to be reflective practitioners who can act upon the advice of colleagues to improve the educational outcomes for the children that they work with.
We can offer:
o Fantastic children with huge capacity to achieve.
o A topic based curriculum which meets the needs of children with autism and makes the curriculum contextual.
o An inclusive ethos where everyone is valued greatly and colleagues are extremely supportive.
o A commitment to continuing professional development, including possibilities to work towards nationally accredited qualifications.
This role will include working with individuals and groups of pupils.
Deadline for applications: Friday 23rd April 2021 at 12pm
Shortlisting and interviews : Week commencing Monday 26th April 2021
For further information:
To obtain a recruitment pack including Job Description and Person Specification, please email dshah@larkhall.lambeth.sch.uk or telephone 0207 622 3820.
Lambeth council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs and in the recruitment pack. Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.
Attached documents
About Lark Hall Primary School (Including Lark Hall Centre for Pupils with Autism)
- Lark Hall Primary School (Including Lark Hall Centre for Pupils with Autism)
- Smedley Street
- London
- SW4 6PH
- United Kingdom
Lark Hall Primary School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational primary school with a nursery, located in Clapham, south-west London. When full, the school will provide 478 places for pupils aged 2-11. The school also has a Centre for Autism, with 30 children in four classes.
Lark Hall Primary School opened in 2003 and was part of a merger of three schools in the Clapham and Stockwell area. The school operates with three teachers for each year group.
Headteacher
Gary Nichol BA (Hons) NPQH
Values and vision
Lark Hall Primary School wants to ensure that all pupils make good progress during their time in class, and that their individual talents are nurtured in a safe and caring environment. Children’s challenges are met with support and encouragement. The school’s vision is to be a place where learning is fun and ideas are explored. It follows five key values: equality, caring, enjoyment, honesty and respect.
The Centre for Autism focuses on three key areas – social communication, emotional regulation and transactional support – to ensure pupils have the opportunity to reach their goals. The centre applies a range of teaching styles to suit the different needs of the children, using techniques to help them overcome their difficulties, and encourage their strengths and interests.
Ofsted report
“The school’s work to keep pupils safe and secure is good. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe. Pupils have a good knowledge of different types of bullying. They feel that any incidents are dealt with by staff. They are knowledgeable about the need for safe use of the internet and are aware of the dangers of cyber bullying.”
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