ASD & PMLD Teaching Assistant

At NYKays Recruitment Ltd we are recruiting for experienced ASD & PMLD 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:

• Support children with ASD and SEN on a 1:1 basis
• Assist teachers with daily teaching and learning activities
• Support colleagues with personal care tasks
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure a safe and productive environment
• Follow school policies on safeguarding, child protection, behavior management, and health and safety

• Support children with PMLD and SEN on a 1:1 basis
• Assist teachers with daily teaching and learning activities
• Support colleagues with personal care tasks
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe and productive environment
• Follow school policies on safeguarding, child protection, behavior management, and health and safety

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with ASD, PMLD, and other challenging behaviors
• At least 3 months of experience as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant with children with special needs
• Committed to working with children with SEN and complex needs
• Ability to manage confrontation and challenging behaviors
• Skilled in adapting to children's needs and planning accordingly
• Energetic, enthusiastic, proactive, and a positive team player
• Patience, caring, friendly, and dependable
• Experience working one-to-one with children in a demanding environment
• Capable of contributing creatively to student development
• Able to supervise and record attendance during school sessions
• Works well in a team and builds effective professional relationships
• GSCE maths & English (or Equivelant)

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please contact us on ((phone number removed)) and ask for Brandon.

Application Requirements for NYKays Recruitment Ltd:

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover all education and employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.

Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. NYKays is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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