Teaching Assistant (Post 16)

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Neasden (Post-16 )
Salary: £80-£95 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications) PAYE. No Umbrella companies
Start Date: January 2025 / ASAP
Contract Type: Part-time / Full-time / Supply Basis with the opportunity for a long term post

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic and supportive team working across two sites in North West London. You will be supporting pupils with Autism across the Post 16 site in Neasden, North West London

The role involves working with students aged 11-19 who have Autism, supporting them in their academic and personal development. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and will have the chance to develop your expertise across both the primary and secondary age range.

The school is committed to providing a caring and inclusive environment where all students can thrive. Staff work closely together to ensure students are supported to achieve their full potential, fostering a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism in both group and one-to-one settings.
• Assist in the development and delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Provide personal care where necessary, ensuring the students well-being and safety.
• Support the students in developing social skills, independence, and confidence.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, including teachers, therapists, and support staff.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal Special Needs Teaching Assistant will:

• Have a genuine passion for working with students with Autism.
• Be compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting students in a non-mainstream setting.
• Be able to plan and deliver engaging, fun, and inclusive activities.
• Be comfortable with providing personal care when required.
• Hold a current Child and Adult DBS.

What we offer

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Special Needs Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)