Special Needs Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our new team at Jasmine Grove School, Bolsover. Working closely with a small group of pupils (maximum class size of four) who have significant needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Global Developmental Delay
• Low Cognitive Function

 The successful candidate will have the ability to:-

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Assist with differentiated learning activities designed to meet the pupils' cognitive, social, and emotional needs.
• Implement strategies to support communication, sensory processing, and emotional regulation for pupils with autism and developmental delays.
• Support the creation of a structured, predictable, and low-stimulus classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Work closely with the class teacher and therapists to deliver integrated support, including speech, occupational, and behavioural therapies.
• Monitor and document progress and behaviours, contributing to assessments and reviews of EHCPs.
• Promote positive interactions and social engagement among pupils.