SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading organization in autism education is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students at Portfield School starting September 2025. The role involves helping students with a range of activities and ensuring a fun, engaging learning environment. Ideal candidates should have a supportive attitude, adaptability, and be comfortable with personal care tasks.

Benefits

SEN allowance of up to £1,400

Refer a friend scheme - earn £400

Employee discounts and cashback plans

Health cashback plan

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt in different situations.
• Willingness to engage in fun and messy activities.
• Comfort in assisting with personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 4-19 to reach their full potential.
• Assist with personal care and engage in activities.
• Provide emotional support and help in diverse learning situations.

Skills

Adaptability

Supportive nature

Calm approach

Initiative

Personal care support

Job description

Year on year Portfield School is developing and providing more opportunities to students as we grow our education offering. We are looking for an enthusiastic and kind-hearted Teaching Assistant to join us from September 2025!

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our students, aged four to nineteen years old, to reach their full potential, while making every school day as fun and fulfilled as possible.

Our students have access to a range of activities to help with their learning, including a hydrotherapy swimming pool, sensory rooms, a kitchen for cooking and baking, forest school and rotunda to name a few…

We thoroughly enjoy celebrating all the amazing achievements with students at school whether it’scounting to ten, being able to solve a tricky maths equation or a conversation with someone new!

Working at Portfield School is unbelievably rewarding and we guarantee that no two days will be the same, this does come with some challenges which may be both physically and emotionally demanding at times however you will not be alone, on going support will always be available from your team members, line manager, Leadership team, mental Health First aiders or our Employee Assistance programme.

To be successful as a Teaching Assistant, we are looking for someonewho:

• Can easily adapt themselves in different situations
• Has a fun and supportive nature
• Doesn’t hesitate to play and get messy
• Displays a calm approach, even when under pressure
• Will support with personal care such as nappies and toilet training
• Can participate in any exercise and activities required
• Will use their initiative where needed

In addition, to the feel good factor

• SEN allowance of up to£1,400 (after successful 6 month probation period or depending on previous experience, pro rata)
• "Refer a friend"scheme -earn £400per person, that you refer!
• Exclusive access to our employee portal with discounts on days out, hundreds of shops and website.
• Health cash back plan to receive money back of dental, options and other treatments
• Salary sacrifice schemes for various electrical devices and bikesand many more
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
• We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.

If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail,please call the Talent Team on 01202 084834.

Carly will be happy to help!

Apply nowby completingthe applicationform. In line with our safeguarding commitment, we are unable to progress any application with only a CV.

Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. W ewillens u rethatall o u r r ecrui t m ent a n ds e lec t i o npra c tic e sr e f l ect t h is. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

A l l s u cc e ssf u l c a nd i d at e swill b esu b je c t to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing date:Wednesday 18th June 2025

£12.75 - £13.00 per hour (Depending on Qualifications)