ASD Teaching Assistant

An outstanding Secondary School in North West London, Harrow are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support a students with ASD in Years 7 - 11. The School - North London • Fantastic Secondary school that offers its staff brilliant support and its pupil's fantastic teaching. • Students for support will be in Years 7 - Year 11, who are capable and enthusiastic • Stable, strong and dynamic leadership team • The school are regarded as extremely successful in nurturing talent and encouraging inquisition • Collegiate to the school which makes for an inclusive working environment. • Inclusive support team overseen by excellent SENDCO Person Specification • You will need to have worked as a Teaching Assistant in a Primary or Secondary School and have specific experience working with students on the ASD spectrum • Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply as the school could offer opportunity to develop the role into a position with responsibility for a team. • Ideally you will have experience of working in a mixed ability primary or secondary School. • If you have worked in Key Stage 2 in primary Schools and Key Stages 3 - 4in Secondary Schools before then this would be an ideal role for you • You will have good ASD knowledge and some experience of PECS and Makaton • Ability to work well as part of a large multi skilled team. • Flexible and adaptable • Ambitious and driven • Bright, energetic individuals who either have experience working in secondary schools or who are educated to degree level and have an interest in working with SEN children/young people are very successful at this school • Support and training will be provided by both the school and us here at Reeson Education. The ideal candidate would have: • Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) • Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Emotional Intelligence • Experience in a Classroom, Social Care or Youth work setting • Good Literacy and Numeracy Skills • A Positive, Proactive, Professional, Friendly and Outgoing Personality About the Role • Chance to work in lovely Secondary School with students on a 1:1 and small group basis. • Working with students in Key Stages 3 & 4 • Rewarding opportunity to affect change and development • Ability and understanding to help the student with varying needs • Support through a range of subjects - interesting and varied role • Plenty of scope for promotion and development within the role as student number increases. When you apply with Reeson Education, you get: • Top rates of pay • Professional support from our team of experienced consultants who offer guidance both pre and post placement • Opportunities to progress your career • CPD courses • Ongoing access to the best and most exclusive future roles in London Reeson Education: Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%