Job Description
ABC Teachers is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with autism and trauma-related needs to work in a Secondary school setting in Coventry on a full-time basis starting in September.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a nurturing, specialist setting where you will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.
About the role:
- Provide tailored classroom support to pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with trauma-related emotional and behavioural needs
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to deliver personalised learning and intervention programmes
- Promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and social development through consistent, trauma-informed strategies, building trusting relationships with pupils to foster confidence, self-esteem, and engagement.
- Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom organisation
- Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the wider team
- Support pupils during unstructured times, such as lunch and break, ensuring a safe and positive environment.
About the school:
- This secondary school that caters for year olds is a school that is committed to providing an outstanding and highly personalised educational experience for children and young people experiencing high levels of anxiety related to autism spectrum disorder and/or early trauma.
- Their goal is to help each learner overcome barriers to education and achieve both academic and personal success.
- Through specialist teaching, carefully planned interventions, and a comprehensive range of therapeutic support, the school meets the needs of our their most vulnerable students and supports them in beginning a transformative journey toward a brighter future.
- The aim of the school is to re-engage pupils in the life and routines of school and develop well-adjusted and skilled young people who can contribute positively to society and lead productive and purposeful lives.
- Through a broad, balanced and rich secondary school curriculum; one that is highly personalised and closely tailored to each pupils level of ability, interest and aspirations, the school will meet the needs of the most vulnerable young people.
- Pupils are set aspirational targets and are given the opportunity to work towards meaningful qualifications, and their academic curriculum is supported by a robust pastoral, and enriching extra-curricular programme, designed to build Cultural Capital and equip students with the necessary skills for adult life.
About you:
To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:
- Have previous experience working with children and young people with Autism, and trauma related needs.
- Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
- Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students
- Calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and
What ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.
