Teaching AssistantSurreyUpto 26K per annum Main duties and responsibilities Provide the support, care and teaching identified in learners'' individual learning plans and curriculum Plan, prepare and deliver sessions and activities to learners supporting the development of knowledge and skills as outlined in their individualised curriculum Provide behaviourally based support and reduce behaviours that cause barriers to learning and quality of life Support learners'' participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice Facilitate and support learners in decision making, promoting choice and involvement giving full regard to initiatives aimed at promoting individual empowerment Collect, record and analyse data on learners'' progress, ensuring learning support and care is appropriate and effective, making changes where needed Once trained, administer medication in accordance with company policies and procedures, and ensure that medical emergencies are dealt with appropriately Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications and attend mandatory training days/ courses, on- or off-site, as and when required PERSON SPECIFICATIONKnowledge, skills and experience Educated to a degree level Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities Interest in special educational needs, specifically autism Passionate about helping others learn ..... full job details .....