Job Description

ASD Teaching Assistant

Location: Barnet - Finchley

Salary: £90 - £95 per day

Job type: Long-term, temporary

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Start date: January 2025

End date: July 2025

Year group: Year 1

Tradewind are working alongside a 3-form entry school in Finchley that are looking for a strong Teaching Assistant who is eager to support a child with moderate SEN needs. The child is diagnosed with ASD and ADHD, he has good language skills but does require some support with forming sentences. He does also require support with accessing the year 1 curriculum as he struggles to stay on task and needs a very proactive approach and a strong routine.

We will also welcome applications from Graduates looking to progress in Education with limited classroom-based experience, or those with Nannying experience.

About the role:

  • This is a mixed ability class, and some pupils are diagnosed with SEN.
  • The role will include working with an SEN Child on a 1:1 basis
  • Lead interventions when necessary.
  • Create stimulating learning resources to encourage academic progress.
  • Help to set up and tidy up at the start and end of lessons when possible.

Requirements:

  • Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant
  • Must have lots of initiative and a pro-active approach.
  • Knowledge of PECS or non-verbal communication strategies
  • Bachelor's degree is ideal but not essential
  • This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
  • You must have the legal right to work in the UK

About the School:

  • 3 form entry school
  • Rated Good by Ofsted
  • Nursery part of school site
  • Child led learning approach.

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this position as a Teaching Assistant in Barnet. Or for more information about the role, contact Tradewind Primary West Team on 020 7845 5450 or email Primary.west@twrecruitment.com