Teaching Assistant PDA Experience

Job Location	Winterbourne, Bristol
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£55.00 - £65.00 per day
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Temporary, full-time

Job Description

Five Education are looking for an LSA in North Bristol to work 5 days a week from September with a pupil in year 9. The pupil has Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). PDA generally displays as an extreme avoidance of everyday demands and an anxiety-driven need to be in control. It is recognised as a sub-type of autism.Responsibilities Include:

Supporting in class and around the school

Supporting the pupil with her social interactions

Assisting the teacher with differentiation, the pupil you will be supporting doesnt work at the expected level for her age

Supporting her with the school routines and tasks she needs to complete

Working through refusals to complete tasks with patience and in the face of refusals, excuses, negotiations, and withdrawing

Working with planned strategies and techniques according to the EHCP

Essential Criteria:

At least 12 months of experience working with children

At least 6 months of experience supporting children with ASC or other SEND

Calm and able to manage physical outbursts or meltdowns, which are rooted in anxiety around demands placed on her

School refusal can be a problem, so able to work with the pupil and ease her back in after any period of absence

Ideally, you will have knowledge of the KS3 curriculum

Experience with visual timetables would be an advantage

Aware of the language you choose "would you" and "could you" are often better choices in this situation

Able to work 5 days a week 8:30-3:30 term time

A proactive approach to assisting children in their work

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including a barred list check, reference checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face to face interview.

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