Qualified Teaching Assistants

Autism East Midlands; Braithwell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive induction & autism training

Paid job-related qualifications

Free DBS check

Employer pension scheme

Friendly work environment

Refer a friend £500

Blue Light Card access

Employee Assistance Programme

Care/leave for maternity/paternity/adp

Job summary

Autism East Midlands is looking for qualified Teaching Assistants to join our team during term time. You will support teachers and develop high-quality education for pupils with autism, applying a person-centred approach.

The role requires flexibility, intimacy-care duties, and commitment to safeguarding and a supportive school environment. We offer comprehensive induction, ongoing CPD, and a range of employee benefits, including pension and DBS processing.

Qualifications

• Requires qualified teaching assistant qualifications as per person specification.
• Comfortable providing intimate care as part of duties.
• Term-time only role with flexible, dynamic support to pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support our teachers in delivering high-quality education tailored to pupils' needs.
• Maintain a safe, happy environment where pupils feel valued.
• Contribute to ongoing induction and CPD opportunities.

Skills

Autism best practices

Person-centred approach

Flexible and adaptive

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant qualifications

Job description

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates,

Do you want to be part of our growing team?

We are looking for Full-Time and Part-Time teaching assistants to join our team, term-time only.

Salary: £15.29 per hour (term time)

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.

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 £500
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

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.

Either way don’t forget 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. 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 £16 per year.

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