Autism 1:1 Specialist Teaching Assistant - Impact & CPD

Ambitious about Autism; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount schemes

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Ambitious about Autism is seeking a patient, empathetic Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Ofsted Outstanding TreeHouse School in Muswell Hill.

This full-time, permanent post is term-time only with hours from 8.45am to 4.35pm (4pm on Fridays) and a salary of £27,770 to £28,005 per annum. You will work 1:1 with autistic pupils, assist with personal care, help learners access learning, and participate in community activities, contributing to a warm, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Responding to behaviours of distress with patient and supportive care
• Supporting pupils with personal care
• Access learning
• Developing communication, confidence and independence
• Celebrate progress
• Take part in community based activities like swimming, skiing and horse riding
• Helping our pupils feel safe, understood and proud of themselves
• Be part of a training programme with continued CPD
• Be part of a warm, supportive and collaborative team
• Progression opportunities to grow your career in SEND
• Be part of a national charity with a clear mission and shared values
• Varied, meaningful work with real impact
• Access to staff discount schemes, including Blue Light Card eligibility

Job description

Ambitious about Autism is seeking a patient, empathetic Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Ofsted Outstanding TreeHouse School in Muswell Hill.

This full-time, permanent post is term-time only with hours from 8.45am to 4.35pm (4pm on Fridays) and a salary of £27,770 to £28,005 per annum. You will work 1:1 with autistic pupils, assist with personal care, help learners access learning, and participate in community activities, contributing to a warm, supportive team.