Special Needs Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our new team at Jasmine Grove School, Bolsover. Working closely with a small group of pupils (maximum class size of four) who have significant needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  

• Global Developmental Delay
  

• Low Cognitive Function
  

The successful candidate will have the ability to:-

• Provide 1:1 support and also small group support tailored to individual Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
  

• Assist with differentiated learning activities designed to meet the pupils' cognitive, social, and emotional needs.
  

• Implement strategies to support communication, sensory processing, and emotional regulation for pupils with autism and developmental delays.
  

• Support the creation of a structured, predictable, and low-stimulus classroom environment conducive to learning.
  

• Work closely with the class teacher and therapists to deliver integrated support, including speech, occupational, and behavioural therapies.
  

• Monitor and document progress and behaviours, contributing to assessments and reviews of EHCPs.
  

• Promote positive interactions and social engagement among pupils.