Teaching and Learning Assistant

The National Autistic Society; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a full-time Teaching and Learning Assistant at Sybil Elgar School to support autistic pupils. Ideal candidates are passionate individuals who demonstrate patience, resilience, and sensitivity to children's needs. Opportunities for training and development along with various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

Comprehensive induction, training, and development

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 2x base salary

Flexible benefits

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to Headspace mindfulness app

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic children or adults, paid or voluntary is a plus.
• Personal connection to autism or desire to work with autistic individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during the day in a school environment.
• Provide personal care as required.

Skills

Patience

Listening

Teamwork

Resilience

Sensitivity

Job description

The advert is for a full-time Teaching and Learning Assistant based at Sybil Elgar School.

At the National Autistic Society, we have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes relied upon by hundreds across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people, aiming to improve education, care, and experiences to help them fulfill their potential.

Visit our website to learn more about us: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Who we are looking for:

We seek an individual passionate about working in an organization that specializes in autism, supporting autistic children and adults to live the lives they choose. The role is based in our school, primarily supporting pupils during the day.

Your qualities:

• Patient, inspiring, caring, and sensitive to the needs of vulnerable people
• Good listener, able to report and record information accurately
• Team player, able to work independently with minimal support
• Resilient, proactive in managing challenging behaviour
• Willing and able to provide personal care as required
• Valuing diversity, committed to health and safety and safe working practices

You may also have:

• A personal connection to autism or a desire to work with autistic individuals
• Experience supporting autistic children or adults, paid or voluntary

To view the full job description, please click here.

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive induction, training, and development, including autism awareness and conference opportunities
• Online staff discount scheme for various benefits, including cycle to work, season ticket loans, and shopping discounts at major retailers
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2x base salary
• Flexible benefits such as private health and dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, holiday trading, and enhanced pension options
• Access to 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
• Free access to the Headspace mindfulness app, with options to include friends or family
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Work location:

Sybil Elgar School – FEU Site (Woodlands), Mill Hill Road, W38RR.

Application process:

When submitting your supporting statement, refer to the job description and person specification, highlighting your suitability for the role.

For more information, contact Marius Roteliuc - FE Manager at [e-mail].

Note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities:

Successful applicants will undergo safeguarding checks, including references and criminal background checks. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with a diagnosis of autism. The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities. Please review our safeguarding policy and policy for employment of ex-offenders.