Specialist Teaching Assistant

Ambitious about Autism; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Benefits

Term time only role, paid across 52 weeks

Annual salary increase every September

Free healthy breakfast daily

Mental health and wellbeing focus with compassionate leadership

State of the art autism specific training

1:1 meetings and training with industry experts

Eye test vouchers and cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for work-life balance

Access to continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly autistic pupils.
• Commitment to promoting independence and self-esteem.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to autistic pupils to access the curriculum.
• Promote independence through community-led activities.

Skills

Resilience

Passion

Education

Relevant qualifications for working with autistic children

Job description

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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:

• Term time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)
• A competitive salary of up to £27, and an increase every September
• Free healthy breakfast available everyday
• We put mental health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do; the SLT practise “compassionate leadership”
• State of the art Autism specific training including person centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training and understanding sensory needs
• Working with experts in the Autism industry with 1:1 meetings and training provided
• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
• Employee AssistanceProgramme , to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
• Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses

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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