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A national charity, Ambitious about Autism, seeks a Specialist Teaching Assistant for their TreeHouse School. The role involves providing tailored support to autistic pupils, fostering their independence while engaging in enriching community activities. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a vibrant and supportive environment with excellent benefits.
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Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rightsand create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning.
We are looking for resilient, playful and passionate people to join us our Ofsted “Outstanding” TreeHouse School as a Specialist Teaching Assistant.
In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our Autistic pupils. You will provide support to pupils so that they can access the curriculum whilst also promoting their independence and self-esteem through community led activities.
Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant
School: TreeHouse School, Muswell Hill, N10 3JA
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent ( Hours: 8.45am – 4.35pm)
Salary: £25, to £27, (based on experience)
About the School:
TreeHouse School is a happy and vibrant community where autistic children and young people learn and flourish. Currently, we have pupils on roll aged 4- 19 years old. We provide children with the specialist, intensive and integrated support to enable them to learn, thrive and achieve.All pupils have a Primary diagnosis of autism with some that also have additional complex needs. TreeHouse School was inspected by Ofsted in and found to be "Outstanding" in all areas. We adopt a person-centred approach which ensures that the voice of the young person is at the centre of all we do.
As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:
This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to our autistic children, their families and the community. If you would like more information, please refer to our job description or website.
(Please note, this role may close earlier than the end date dependent on the volume of applicants)
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity andwe warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religionor belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status,pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an EnhancedDBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybecarried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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