ASD Teaching Assistant

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Role - 1:1 Support (ASD)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Contract: Full-time, long-term

We are looking for a dedicated and patient Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a boy with ASD at a specialist secondary setting in the Bushey area. This is a full-time role, supporting a pupil on an individual basis to help him access learning and thrive both in and out of the classroom.

About the Role:

Working closely 1:1 with a teenage boy with ASD, supporting him throughout the school day.

Encouraging participation in lessons and supporting his social and emotional development.

Building trust and consistency, helping him to feel secure and confident in school.

Supporting behaviour management strategies and encouraging independence where possible.

Collaborating with teachers and support staff to provide tailored approaches that meet his needs.

What We're Looking For:

Experience working with teenage boys is essential - this can be from education, youth work, sports coaching, care, or similar.

Patience, empathy, and resilience to build strong relationships.

A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEN, particularly ASD.

Flexibility and reliability - able to work as part of a team but confident supporting independently.

What's on Offer:

Full-time, long-term role with the chance to make a real difference in a young person's life.

Supportive environment with guidance from experienced staff.

Competitive daily rate depending on experience.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

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 the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

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. Veritas Education 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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