Teaching and Learning Assistant

The National Autistic Society; Southall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity focused on autism is seeking full-time Teaching and Learning Assistants at Sybil Elgar School in Southall. The role involves supporting pupils with autism throughout the school day. Candidates should be patient, resilient, and committed to safe working practices. The position offers excellent training programs and various employee benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about autism support.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Excellent training and development programme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 2 x base salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting autistic children and adults.
• Ability to work independently with little support.
• Experience with autism in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during the day.
• Report and record information accurately.
• Provide personal care to individuals as required.

Skills

Patient

Good listener

Team player

Resilient

Job description

Overview

This advert is for three full time Teaching and Learning Assistants. This role is based at Sybil Elgar School, Southall.

About the organisation

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

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: autism.org.uk

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an individual who has a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism, supporting autistic children and adults on the autism spectrum to live the lives they choose. This role is based in our school; the main part of your role will be to support our pupils during the day.

Your qualities

• Patient, inspiring, caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people
• Good listener, able to report and record information accurately
• Team player and able to work independently with little support as required
• Resilient, able to work proactively with challenging behaviour
• Willing and able to provide personal care to individuals as required
• Individuals who value diversity, health and safety and are committed to safe working practice

You may also have

• A personal connection to autism or a desire to work with people with autism
• Real life experience supporting autistic adults or children with autism in a paid or voluntary capacity

To view the job description please refer to the application materials provided by the employer.

What we can offer you

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of salary sacrifice benefits and other flexible benefits (private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension, etc.)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Where you will be working

Sybil Elgar School

Havelock Road, Southall, UB2 4NY

Sybil Elgar School is an outstanding specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 4½ to 22 years old. We have over 50 years of experience in providing a holistic and personalised education within a caring and safe environment. Our creative approach, and focus on independent life skills help every autistic child to learn and develop.

About our application process

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact: Dorothea Smit (Lead Teacher) - [e-mail]

Other information

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

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete safeguarding checks which will include references and criminal background checks.

Applications are invited from anyone suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all who use our services and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please view the safeguarding policy and the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.