Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant, ASC-Specific S...

Job Title Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Level 3 Qualified) School Type All-Age SEND Age Range of Pupils 3 to 19 years Location School‑based – Moseley (B13) Contract Type Long-term, Day to day cover, Term-time only An extraordinary SEND School in Moseley require a Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant to join their exceptionally talented team. The school is based in the Moseley area of South Birmingham and specialise in supporting individuals with a lead diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). They are an all-age school catering to individuals with complex needs; behaviour that challenges, non-verbal communication and sensory processing needs. The successful candidate will be based within the secondary department (KS 3 and 4) working with individuals aged 11 to 16 years. Working with individuals of this age bracket can have it’s very challenging moments but this is what makes the role all the more rewarding. Surrounded by dedicated, knowledgeable, skilled and supportive staff (TAs, Teachers and SLT) you’ll be inspired on a daily basis. Key Responsibilities Working on a 1:1 and small group basis with young people aged 11–16 years with lead diagnosis of Autism (ASC) and complex needs including behaviour that challenges, non-verbal communication and sensory processing needs Support pupils to engage with learning activities using approaches tailored to their individual needs Lone-working within the classroom and other areas of the school, following the child or group’s timetable Following the school’s behaviour management policy and individual’s behaviour plans and Individual Education Plans (IEP) Person Requirements Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, or an equivalent is a relatable field of work such as Health and Social Care Experience of working with young people with a lead diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Experience of supporting individuals with non-verbal communication and sensory processing needs as well as displaying behaviour that challenges Flexible and adaptable to the needs and requirements of individuals with SEND needs Flexible and adaptable to the needs and requirements of a SEND school Strong communication and teamwork skills Highly motivated when lone-working and working as a team Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or we can put one in place for you) Two satisfactory references covering a minimum of 12 months