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Job Title


Higher Level Teaching Assistant


Company : Finders Keepers Recruitment Ltd


Location : Newton Abbot, England


Created : 2025-06-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionOur 9-year old client flourishes in physical, sensory and social environments that are predictable, calm and based in nature. She loves to spin, bounce, swim, play at the park, look at books and watch shows on her interactive whiteboard. T is autistic and has an acquired brain injury. She is a young girl with complex communication, interaction and sensory needs which are supported by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. She has lots of potential and has achieved a lot over the last few years with the right support. T is educated at home and in the community (she does not attend school). We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who can oversee agreed learning activities under the supervision of a qualified teacher to support in delivering T’s learning opportunities in the family home and in the community. The Role/Client: Our client lives with her parents, younger siblings and family pets which include a dog, a cat, 2 gerbils and several chickens (who live outside). Our client is non-speaking but has established methods of communication that are alternative to speech including using a high-tech communication aid to express herself. She does not have any mobility issues but full personal care would be required in the role. T can sometimes become dysregulated if her communication or sensory needs are misunderstood or if she feels unsafe....