Position: ASD Teaching Assistant Location: Sutton, London Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm Salary: £90 - £95 per day We are seeking a passionate and dedicated ASD Teaching Assistant to join our educational team at a supportive school in Sutton, London. The successful candidate will work full-time during term time, providing one-to-one and group support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping to facilitate their social, emotional, and educational development. Responsibilities: • Assist in the delivery of personalized educational plans tailored to individual students' needs. • Support students with ASD in classroom settings, ensuring they remain engaged and on task. • Encourage positive interactions and social skills amongst the students. • Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to create an inclusive learning environment. • Employ a range of strategies to manage challenging behaviours in a supportive and positive manner. • Aid in the development of students’ communication skills and independence. • Regularly monitor and record students' progress, reporting back to the teacher and support staff. • Attend and participate in team meetings and relevant training sessions. Requirements: • Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally with ASD students. • Understanding of the challenges faced by students with ASD and how to address them within an educational context. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • A patient, compassionate, and adaptive approach to student learning. • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children. • A relevant teaching assistant or special education qualification is preferred. This opportunity is suited for an individual who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children with ASD. If you are determined to help every student achieve their full potential, we would like to hear from you. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jake White&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068</strong></strong>