SEN Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Life Insurance cover @ 2 x your basic

Subsidised lunches

Employee assistance and well-being

Free onsite parking

Long service awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension scheme

Livi GP services

Blue light card

Bright exchange

Job summary

Heathermount School in Ascot, Berkshire, is a day school for students aged 5-18 with a primary diagnosis of Autism. We provide a high-quality education in a setting with small classes (max 8) and a dedicated team of educational and therapeutic staff.

The role supports progression, assessment and reporting for learners who all have an Educational Health & Care Plan. We are forward looking and ambitious, offering a competitive salary, extensive CPD and a comprehensive benefits package including

Job description

Heathermount is a day school, owned by Cavendish, set in 12 acres of beautiful grounds in Ascot,Berkshire. In October 2024 we had an Outstanding Ofsted inspection.We provide a high-quality education for students aged 5-18 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism.All our students have an Educational Health & Care Plan. We are a well-resourced school with smallclasses (max 8) with students supported by a team of educational and therapeutic staff who work inunison to achieve the best outcome for our learners.Teaching assistants support our students in their learning by either working with individuals or groups ofstudents. They also contribute to the assessment, planning, recording, monitoring, and reporting ofstudents’ progress. The post will require the successful applicant to undertake any such duties as maybe assigned which are consistent with the nature of the job and the level of responsibility.We are a forward looking and ambitious school with a passion for making a difference to the lives andeducation of our young people and our hard working, talented staff.

Why work for us:

• A chance for you to be creative and have an impact on the learning of our students.
• To work alongside a friendly and passionate team of professionals.
• We provide a comprehensive CPD programme to aid you in developing your career further.
• To work in a setting that has achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation.
• The chance to work in a school that received an “Outstanding” Ofsted inspection in October2024.
• A competitive salary and contributions to your pension.

Benefits included:

• Performance related bonus
• Life Insurance cover @ 2 x your basic salary
• Subsidised lunches
• Employee assistance and well-being support and advice
• Free onsite parking
• Long service awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Livi GP services
• Blue light card
• Bright exchange (discount scheme)2

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comesinto contact with children and their families has a role to play. Heathermount School is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment and carry out their safeguarding responsibilities as per the jobdescription and personal specification for their role.

Any successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to thepost, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), Barred Listcheck, online searches, and a minimum of two references from previous employers.

We evaluate applications on receipt and may contact suitable candidates for interview before theclosing date. Please note, the role will close as soon as a successful candidate is appointed so earlyapplication is recommended.