Flexi-Bank Teaching Assistant

Salutem Care And Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support children aged 5-11 with Autism Spectrum Condition and special education needs. The role involves providing individual and group support to enhance learning, organizing classroom resources, and helping students with sensory needs. This position offers term-time only working and includes various benefits aimed at supporting the staff's well-being.

Benefits

FREE Online 24/7 GP Service

Wagestream – any day can be a payday

Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Sovereign Health Care Plan

Group Life Assurance

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with Autism Spectrum Condition (A.S.C).
• Knowledge of special education needs and appropriate support strategies.
• Ability to manage sensory needs and implement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher to deliver high-quality education.
• Provide support to students individually or in groups.
• Assist in organizing the classroom and resources.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Ability to support students with special needs

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

About The Company
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 that is enjoyable, stimulating, and supportive, enabling them to reach their full potential. We are a small school but have big ideas and do not set limits on what our children can 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.

About 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).
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
- Support the class teacher to ensure the delivery of high-quality education for all students.
- Provide relevant and appropriate support to students, individually or in groups, to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible.
- Assist in organizing the classroom, resources, student groupings, and displays to create a stimulating learning environment suitable for students with ASC, SCLN, and complex needs.
- Work with and manage sensory needs, implementing a sensory diet and self-regulatory strategies as advised by the professional team.
- Support learners in developing or refining their independence skills, including assisting with personal care when necessary.

About Us
At Salutem, we value and appreciate all stages of life. Join our team to be part of a community that celebrates age diversity.
We are a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplace, recognized for excellence in communication and employee experience.
Our Competency Framework provides a clear career progression path, outlining skills and achievements needed for advancement.
We support children and young people with emotional and behavioral needs, autism, and physical or learning disabilities, focusing on access to education.
We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We prioritize the well-being of our staff and those we support, encouraging up-to-date vaccinations and self-care practices.