Autism Learning Mentor

Autism Learning Mentor

Handsworth, Birmingham

Pay: £12.82 – £15.50 hourly

Start date: September

Full Time

Monarch Education is thrilled to announce we are partnering with a special needs school in Handsworth that are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team. The position is a full-time role. Available on a term-time only basis, with a start date in September.

We are looking for a resilient TA who can provide hands-on support where necessary, empowering students to reach their full potential. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and possess a deep understanding of the challenges faced by these students.

If you’re a passionate and patient person who has first-hand experience working with students with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you. Your expertise and dedication will make a significant difference in the lives of our students.

What is the role available?

You would be working in a lovely school in Handsworth (ages 4-14) with a variety of social, emotional and mental health needs. You will need to enable vulnerable students to regulate their emotions and to model and teach appropriate interactions. A good knowledge of the National Curriculum is vital for this role, as well as experience managing challenging behaviour.

The ideal candidate would have:

• SEN teaching experience
• A knowledge of Makaton, PECS communication, and Autism Awareness would be a HUGE advantage
• A good knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Resilience
• A range of behaviour management strategies
• Knowledge of Phonics
• A wide range of sensory learning methods

Benefits of working with Monarch Education:

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience
• You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns
• CV writing support
• Fast, effective compliance service
• £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants
• Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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