Are you an experienced professional looking for an exciting new challenge in an outstanding environment? Or, are you looking to transfer your skills from a different sector to a role in education where you can positively change the lives of young people? Are you passionate, proactive, and professional? If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you today!

Exact Education are currently working with a fantastic SEN school in Gateshead who require a Teaching Assistant to start ASAP to work in their KS1 Autism base. The role is long-term and full-time and, for the right candidate, will become a permanent role. The school are ideally looking for the successful candidate to start straight away, so an early application is encouraged!

The school works with students aged 2-11 who have various SEN, needs and learning styles. The role will involve supporting the students in their learning on both a 1:1 basis and small groups, as well as working with class teachers and other Teaching Assistants to ensure the students receive the best possible educational experience. 

It is a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable environment for both students and staff. This is a role that will give you the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children every day.

This role will involve:

• Supporting children with varying levels of ASD and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Having a "hands on" approach to supporting children in their learning, with a willingness to interact with young people and develop new skills.
• High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with children.
• Working with teachers to ensure children receive the best possible educational experience.

This role requires:

• An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with young people
• A resilient and positive nature
• A proactive approach to work
• Experience with SEN is beneficial but not a requirement
• Experience in classrooms supporting students
• An enthusiastic and positive approach to supporting young people in education.
• A genuine passion for helping young people to fulfil their potential and flourish in education.
• A hands-on approach and a willingness to engage with and form positive relationships with the students.

If you think you are well suited to this role, please apply with your CV ASAP! For further details please contact Ben at Exact ASAP.

At EXACT Education we keep safeguarding and safer recruitment at the forefront of all of our efforts. All of our roles are subject to stringent checks and procedures. To apply for this role you will need to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the UK. You will also need to provide or apply for an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service.