Qualified Teaching Assistant (Nottingham)

Autismo East Midlands; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive induction and CPD

Paid job-related qualifications

Free DBS check

Employer pension scheme

Friendly work environment

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card access

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Autism East Midlands is seeking qualified teaching assistants to support teachers in delivering high-quality education tailored to pupils’ needs. The role may be full-time, part-time or casual hours during term-time only, with extensive induction and CPD opportunities.

You will assist with learning, provide intimate care as required, and work within safeguarding guidelines to ensure a safe, supportive environment for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Qualified teaching assistant qualifications required.
• Comfortable providing intimate care.
• Ability to support pupils with autism using individualised approaches.

Responsibilities

• Co-operate with Headteacher and staff to provide a caring, safe environment for pupils.
• Foster good relationships with staff, parents and professionals.
• Plan and implement programmes of work for pupils as directed by teachers.
• Support pupils to access learning, using autism specific approaches, in 1:1 and group settings.
• Attend and contribute to classroom, curriculum, staff and mandatory training meetings.
• Support pupils in community settings, including college links.
• Liaise with families and external agencies while keeping confidentiality.
• Contribute to pupil records and reports with teachers and specialist staff.
• Maintain links with parents through home school diaries and meetings.
• Promote self-advocacy and respect for dignity.
• Work within equal opportunity guidelines and respect diversity.
• Safeguard pupils and maintain welfare and safety in accordance with policies.
• Understand and manage pupil behaviour following guidelines.
• Report significant developments or behavioural difficulties to the Class Coordinator.
• Assist with supervision at breaks, mealtimes and toilet training as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, safe physical environment and display areas.
• Promote hygiene and welfare for pupils.
• Comply with health and safety policies and Autism East Midlands procedures.

Job description

We are looking for qualified teaching assistants to join our team, on either full-time, part-time or casual hours during term-time only.

We offer comprehensive training, fully paid induction and on-going Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

As a qualified Teaching Assistant, your role will 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 can maintain an environment where our pupils feel happy, safe and valued.

You will possess the relevant teaching assistant qualifications for this position and a qualifications matrix can be found on the person specification. As part of this role, you will need to be comfortable in providing intimate care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To co-operate with the Headteacher and staff at all levels in providing a caring, happy, safe and secure environment for pupils.
• To foster and maintain good working relationships and full co-operation with members of staff, parents and professionals.
• To play an active part in promoting good public relations in the locality to increase public awareness and support for the aims and objectives of Autism East Midlands.
• In consultation with Teachers, plan and implement programmes of work for pupils for whom specific responsibility is given.
• To support pupils to enable them to access learning, using autism specific, individualized approaches, both with 1:1 and group learning situations.
• To attend and contribute to classroom, curriculum, staff and other meetings as appropriate, including in-service training and mandatory training.
• To support pupils in a range of community settings, including college links.
• To liaise with families and external agencies in a professional manner and record appropriately within the bounds of confidentiality.
• To contribute to individual pupil records, reports, etc., in consultation with the Class Teacher and specialist staff.
• To maintain good links with parents through home school diaries, attendance at parents’ meetings, home visiting, etc., in consultation with the Class Coordinator and Teachers.
• To always encourage self-advocacy and respect dignity.
• To work within equal opportunity guidelines whilst demonstrating diversity and respect for individual choices.
• To protect pupils from danger, harm and abuse in accordance with current safeguarding adults and children legislation and be responsible for the general welfare and security of those within your care.
• To understand and manage pupil behaviour, following physical intervention guidelines as defined by Autism East Midlands.
• To bring to the attention of the Class Coordinator and Teachers any significant development and / or behavioural difficulties associated with a particular pupil.
• To assist with supervision of pupils at break and mealtimes, etc., and fully participate in toilet training, personal hygiene and other aspects of the self-care programme.
• In consultation with the Class Coordinator and Teachers, to maintain a good quality of physical environment, including the maintenance of equipment and organising designated display work.
• To promote high standards of hygiene and welfare for the pupils within the class, liaising with senior staff as appropriate.
• To ensure that your conduct within the community does not conflict with the professional expectations of Autism East Midlands.
• To undertake other duties appropriate to the position as delegated by the Headteacher / Senior Leadership Team.
• Conform with health and safety requirements set in legislation and adhere to safe working practices, health and safety policies and other policies and procedures of Autism East Midlands.
• Comply with Health and Safety, Fire Regulations and Autism East Midlands policies.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post.

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
• Paid job-related qualifications during employment
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer a friend scheme worth £
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you’re a 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 £13 per year

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