Autism Support Assistant - Grow with a Collaborative Team

OFG Education; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Trent Acres School is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to support students with autism and additional needs. You will help develop confidence, communication and independence, working 1:1 and in small groups alongside teachers and therapists.

Join OFG Education to be part of a reliable, supportive team. We provide ongoing training, career progression, safeguarding commitments, and a flexible benefits platform to help you grow and make a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, enthusiastic and resilient.
• Experience in education or desire to start a rewarding career supporting young people.
• Ability to work with students with Autism and additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to help them achieve their learning goals.
• Assisting teachers to deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences.
• Encouraging students to build confidence, resilience, independence and positive relationships.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every student can succeed.
• Supporting students' emotional wellbeing, communication and social development throughout the school day.
• Working closely with colleagues, families and other professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
• Has a genuine passion for helping children and young people achieve their full potential.
• Is patient, caring and resilient, with a calm and positive approach.
• Can build trusting relationships with students and adapt to their individual needs.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Is proactive, flexible and ready to embrace every day as a new opportunity to make a difference.

Job description

Trent Acres School is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to support students with autism and additional needs. You will help develop confidence, communication and independence, working 1:1 and in small groups alongside teachers and therapists.

Join OFG Education to be part of a reliable, supportive team. We provide ongoing training, career progression, safeguarding commitments, and a flexible benefits platform to help you grow and make a lasting impact.