SEN Teaching Assistant

Autism Unlimited; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team at Portfield School. This role is essential in helping students reach their full potential by fostering positive relationships and personalizing lessons based on individual interests. The position offers a rewarding experience with ongoing support from colleagues and mental health resources. If you have a fun-loving spirit and a knack for adapting to various situations, this role could be your chance to make a significant impact in students' lives.

Benefits

SEN allowance up to £1,400

'Refer a Friend' scheme - earn £400

Employee portal discounts

Health cashback plan

Salary sacrifice schemes

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Network of Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to different situations and maintain a supportive nature.
• Experience in personal care, including toilet training.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with students to personalize lessons.
• Support students with personal care and participate in activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Supportive Nature

Calm Under Pressure

Initiative

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and kind-hearted Teaching Assistant to join Portfield School.

Our Teaching Assistants are vital in ensuring each student reaches their full potential. They develop positive working relationships with students, understanding their likes, dislikes, and interests to personalise lessons.

Working at Portfield School is incredibly rewarding; no two days are the same. While the role can be physically and emotionally demanding at times, ongoing support is always available from team members, line managers, leadership, mental health first aiders, and our Employee Assistance Programme.

We celebrate all achievements, whether it's painting a picture, trying new foods, solving maths problems, or having a conversation with someone new. You could be part of a student's journey in these moments, which brings immense satisfaction.

To be successful as a Teaching Assistant, you should:

• Adapt easily to different situations
• Have a fun and supportive nature
• Enjoy playing and getting messy
• Maintain a calm approach under pressure
• Support with personal care, including nappies and toilet training
• Participate in all required activities and exercises
• Use your initiative when needed

Additional benefits include:

• SEN allowance of up to £1,400 (after a 6-month probation or based on experience, pro-rata)
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme - earn £400 per referral
• Access to our employee portal with discounts on days out, shops, and websites
• Health cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electrical devices, bikes, and more
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme offering support on various issues
• A network of Mental Health First Aiders for additional support

If you'd like to discuss the role further, please call the Talent Team at 01202 084834. Carly will be happy to assist!

Apply now by completing the application form. Please note, in line with our safeguarding policy, we cannot consider applications with only a CV.

To learn more, click here, or visit us for a tour of our facilities, including Forest School, Sensory Rooms, Swimming Pool, and more.

Our Commitment

We welcome and value diversity in our workforce. We ensure our recruitment practices reflect this. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants with disabilities. Please inform us if you need support during the application process.

Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. All vacancies are filled based on qualifications and fit, without discrimination based on race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or other protected classes.

All successful candidates will undergo disclosure and barring checks, along with other employment checks.

Salary: £12.75 - £13.00 per hour (dependent on qualifications)