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Woodlands School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands School in Milton Keynes is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team. You will work alongside at least two colleagues to support pupils with autism and social communication needs in a calm, respectful environment.

Hours are full-time, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, with sessions from 8:30 to 3:25 (Mon-Wed) and 8:30-4:00 Thursday, 8:30-3:15 Friday. Swimming participation is required as part of the curriculum, and candidates must be over 18.

Qualifications

• Experience is not required, but a passion to support children with special educational needs is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a calm and respectful manner.
• Willingness to participate in swimming and be over 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism and social communication needs under supervision.
• Assist with classroom activities, routines, and small-group support.
• Contribute to safeguarding and school policies and maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Clear communication

Reliability

Job description

Following the successful internal promotions of teaching assistants, we are looking to expand our team. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people, who are able to engage with our students. You will be working alongside at least two other teaching assistants so you must be able to work in a team. It is essential that the successful candidate is able to communicate clearly in a calm and respectful manner, be reliable and trustworthy and work within the school's policies, including safeguarding and child protection. Experience is not necessary but a passion to support children and young people with special educational needs is essential.

The Woodlands School is a specialist provision for children and young people with Autism and/or Social Communication Difficulties, all the students have Education, Health and Care Plans as their needs are long term.

Full-time: Posts are for 32.5 hours a week and Term Time Only. Teaching Assistant hours are 8:30-3:25pm Monday-Wednesday, 8:30pm-4:00pm Thursday and 8:30-3:15pm Friday term time only.

Please Note: A willingness to take part in swimming is essential as the students take part in swimming as part of the curriculum. You must be over 18 years of age.

Teaching Assistant positions may be based at any of our 3 sites depending on the need of the school.

We welcome visits to the school.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Open until post filled.

All candidates must be suitable to work with vulnerable children and adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974