Position: Teaching Assistant (Music) - ASD Department Location: Secondary School, Barnet Type: Full-Time, Mon-Fri Start Date: September A vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Barnet is recruiting fro a teaching assistant with a strong musical background. Their ASD department focuses on supporting students with autism to ensure they thrive both academically and personally. The role will be supporting students on a 2:1 basis with moderate to severe autism. Role and Responsibilities: As a Teaching Assistant in the ASD department, you will: • Provide individual and group support to students with ASD, tailored to their specific needs. • Utilise your music background to develop and implement engaging musical activities and programmes that enhance students' learning experiences. • Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons, working closely with teachers and other staff members. • Help manage classroom behaviour and create a positive, inclusive learning environment. • Support students with their social and emotional development, using music as a therapeutic tool where appropriate. • Create a nurturing atmosphere, promoting independence and self-confidence in students. • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and other school activities as required. Requirements: • Previous experience working with students with ASD, preferably in a secondary school setting. • A strong background in music, with the ability to incorporate musical elements into teaching and support. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. • Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students with special educational needs. • A proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to changing situations and needs. • Relevant qualifications or training in special educational needs and/or music would be advantageous. What the School Offers: • A supportive and collaborative working environment. • Opportunities for professional development and career progression. • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with ASD. • Competitive salary <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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.<br /><br />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 />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> Jessica Flowerdew&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061</strong></strong>