Autism Hub Teaching Assistant

Stanground Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub discount

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Car salary sacrifice

Mental Health First Aider training

CPD opportunities

Public sector pension

Eye care discounts

Family friendly policies

Childcare savings

Annual leave

Free parking

Job summary

Stanground Academy in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Autism Hub team member to support autistic students to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally through targeted interventions, classroom support and personalised learning activities.

You will work with Hub leaders, teachers, families and external agencies to create a safe, inclusive environment where every student can thrive, build confidence and develop independence.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic students to achieve full potential academically, socially and emotionally through targeted interventions, classroom support and personalised learning activities.
• Collaborate with Hub leaders, teachers, families and external agencies to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.
• Help students build confidence and develop independence through personalised learning plans.

Job description

Join our dedicated Autism Hub team and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people. This rewarding role involves supporting autistic students to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally through targeted interventions, classroom support, and personalised learning activities. Working closely with Hub leaders, teachers, families, and external agencies, you’ll help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student can thrive, build confidence, and develop independence.

About us

Stanground Academy, part of Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is situated in Peterborough, one of the UK’s fastest growing cities. We focus on transforming the life chances of our pupils by ensuring that every child can succeed, despite the challenges they may face.

The academy ensures that staff are highly motivated and committed to achieving the highest standards. Our £23 million state‑of‑the‑art building boasts facilities which are arguably some of the best in the county and include fully‑equipped specialist rooms, a dance studio, theatre and high‑tech ICT equipment.

Both our Academy and Greenwood Academies Trust are committed to supporting pupils and staff alike. Providing pupils with the highest‑quality education is of the utmost importance but we recognise that in order to achieve this, teachers and staff must be properly supported with strong leadership, a climate of trust, research and innovation, and ongoing CPD opportunities.

For more information, please visit: https://www.stangroundacademy.org/

Benefits

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here’s a selection of what’s on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub – the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider – we aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.