Teaching and Learning Assistant

AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rise School, part of Ambitious about Autism, is seeking Teaching and Learning Assistants to support autistic pupils aged 4-18. You will work with teachers to deliver personalised learning, helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

We value empathy, patience and resilience. No prior specialist setting required; training and DBS checks provided. Working hours 8:00am-4:00pm, term-time only, with a competitive pro-rata salary of £25,258.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, individualised support to autistic pupils in the classroom and across the school.
• Support learners to develop their communication, independence, social and learning skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to deliver personalised learning.
• Use positive and proactive approaches to support behaviour and engagement.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with pupils and understand their individual needs.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Promote and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people at all times.

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting autistic young people to thrive? Are you patient, compassionate and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to helping every learner reach their potential? The Rise School is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching and Learning Assistants to join our team and play a key role in supporting our pupils to learn, develop and achieve. The Rise School is an Ofsted-rated Good specialist school for autistic pupils aged 4-18. At full capacity, we support up to 130 pupils across primary and secondary education. We believe every learner is unique, and our approach is built around understanding and celebrating individual strengths, needs and aspirations. As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and colleagues to provide personalised support that enables our pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

• Provide high-quality, individualised support to autistic pupils in the classroom and across the school.
• Support learners to develop their communication, independence, social and learning skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to deliver personalised learning.
• Use positive and proactive approaches to support behaviour and engagement.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with pupils and understand their individual needs.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times.

We are looking for people who are:

• Empathetic and patient, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to respond positively to different needs and situations.
• Positive and solution-focused, with the ability to think creatively when challenges arise.
• Comfortable working as part of a team and able to build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Keen to learn about autism and develop their knowledge and practice.

You do not need to have worked in a specialist setting before. What matters most is your attitude, values, willingness to learn and commitment to supporting autistic young people. This role can be both rewarding and challenging. You will need the physical and emotional resilience to support young people with autism, some of whom may have additional or complex needs. In return, you will receive support, development opportunities and the chance to build a rewarding career in specialist education.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.

Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only
Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Salary: TLA Point 8 | £25,258 actual salary, term time only
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