ASD Teaching Assistants

At NYKays Recruitment Ltd we are recruiting for experienced ASD 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: * Supporting children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and SEN on a 1:1 basis. * Provide day to day support to Teachers in teaching and learning. * Supporting colleagues in undertaking personal care related tasks. * Working effectively alongside other teaching and support staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment is maintained. * Adhere to the Schools policies including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Health and Safety. Requirements: * Experience of supporting children with ASD and other associated challenging behaviors * Experience working with as a Special Needs Teaching assistant with special needs children for at least 3 months * A commitment to working with children with special educational needs * Ability to manage confrontation & challenging behavior * Ability to adapt and respond to children needs and plan accordingly * Must be an energetic and enthusiastic team player * Must have patience * Be proactive * Ideally have good experience working one to one as a teaching assistant. * Work well in a team * Have a positive attitude * Have a passion for working with children with Special Needs