Flexi-Bank Teaching Assistant

Salutem Care and Education; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Liverpool is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support students aged 5-11 with Autism Spectrum Condition and special educational needs. The role includes assisting the class teacher, organising classroom resources, and fostering student independence. We offer a supportive work environment with attractive benefits, including term-time working and free online GP services.

Benefits

Term time only working

FREE Online 24/7 GP Service

Wagestream

Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Sovereign Health Care Plan

Group Life Assurance

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Condition and special educational needs.
• Ability to foster independence in students and support sensory needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher to ensure high-quality education.
• Assist students in accessing the curriculum independently.
• Organise classroom resources to stimulate learning.
• Manage sensory needs and promote self-regulatory strategies.
• Support learners with personal care as needed.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Ability to support students with special educational needs

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Cavendish View School provides a nurturing and stimulating education for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (A.S.C) and special education needs (S.E.N) from the ages of 5 to 11 years. We provide every child with an exceptional educational experience which is enjoyable, stimulating and supportive, enabling them to reach their full potential. We are a small school but we have big ideas and do not set limits on what our children can both aspire to and achieve. Our goal is to give the children at Cavendish View School a window on the wider world. Pupils benefit from a multi-disciplinary team consisting of teachers, a family liaison officer, teaching assistants, a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist and a mental health practitioner.

The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support Cavendish school in Liverpool with students aged 5-11 years with Autism Spectrum Condition (A.S.C) and special education needs (S.E.N) from the ages of 5 to 11 years.

Benefits

• Term time only working
• FREE Online 24/7 GP Service for you and your family from a GP who can prescribe
• Wagestream – where any day can be a payday
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme - Instantly earn points and cash rewards
• Sovereign Health Care Plan
• Canada Life, Group Life Assurance
• Blue Light Card
• Blink, our internal communications app
• Pension scheme
• Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Responsibilities

• To support the class teacher in order to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students
• To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible
• To support the class teacher in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with ASC / SCLN / Complex Needs
• Work with and manage sensory needs, enabling learners with a ‘sensory diet’ and / or to adopt self-regulatory strategies as appropriate and advised by the professional team
• Assist some learners in developing or refining their ‘independence’ skills, which may be inclusive of assisting with personal care elements

About Us

At Salutem, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity. We are a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplace - We celebrate our recent recognition as a top 100 Inspiring Workplace Globally with special recognition for our efforts in communication and employee experience. Our Competency Framework – You’ll have a transparent path to progress through our career pathways and pay bandings. This means you'll always know exactly what skills and achievements are needed to advance in your career. We have developed a core and cluster model - We specialise in supporting children and young people who have emotional and behavioural needs, autistic spectrum condition, and physical / learning disabilities with access to education opportunities being at the core of our work. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. Any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We have a massive duty of care towards those we support who are often the most vulnerable in society, which is why our staff are encouraged to keep up to date with vaccines and focus on self-care too.