Qualified Teaching Assistant (Braithwell)

Autism East Midlands; Braithwell; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & autism training

Friendly work environment

Refer a friend £500

Blue Light Card access

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Autism East Midlands is seeking a Qualified Teaching Assistant for Braithwell, Doncaster. The role supports teachers to deliver high-quality education tailored to pupils with autism, with a person-centred approach.

Both full-time and part-time, term-time-only positions are available, with DBS and safeguarding requirements to be completed. Candidates should have suitable qualifications in childcare, education, teaching and learning or related areas.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teaching Assistant with appropriate certifications.
• Experience in autism-friendly educational settings preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to deliver high-quality education addressing pupils' individual needs.
• Maintain a safe, happy environment and support intimate care where required.

Skills

Autism practice

Person-centred learning

Flexible approaches

Education

Qualifications in childcare

Qualifications in education

Qualifications in teaching and learning

Qualifications in children and young people

Job description

Qualified Teaching Assistant (Braithwell)

Salary: £25,801.98 per annum or £15.29 per hour

Hours: Full-time or part-time positions available (Term-Time Only)

We are looking for full-timeand part-time teaching assistantsto join our team, based in Braithwell, Doncaster but is easily commutable from Rotherham, Sheffield,Worksopand Barnsley.

As a qualified Teaching Assistant, your rolewill be to support our teachers in providing and developing a high-quality education to address the individual needs of pupils.

Good autism practice is essential to this role, along with a person-centred approach to learning. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the ability to be flexible and dynamic in your approaches. It is vital that you canmaintainan environment where our pupils feel happy,safeand valued.

You willpossessthe relevant qualifications for thisposition,and a qualifications matrix can be found on the person specification, we would particularly welcome applications from candidateswho holdqualifications in childcare,education,teaching andlearningor children and young people.As part of this role, you will need to be comfortable providing intimate care.

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships.

What we offer:

• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer a friend scheme worth ?500
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview – just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form.

Either waydon’tforget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.

Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Ifyou’rea successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, this cost will be met by Autism East Midlands. The successful applicant will need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a current cost of £16per year.

We require evidence to show your Right to Work in the UK (if applicable).