Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading autism support organization is seeking an individual passionate about helping autistic children and adults. Based at Robert Ogden School, the role involves supporting students throughout their day. Desired qualities include patience, resilience, and the ability to work independently. The position offers various benefits, including a pension scheme, generous leave, and professional development opportunities. Candidates with a personal connection to autism are particularly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent induction and training program

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 2 x base salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to Headspace App

Qualifications

• Able to report and record information accurately.
• Willing to provide personal care to individuals as needed.
• Desire to work with people with autism or a personal connection to autism.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during the day at Robert Ogden School.
• Work proactively with challenging behaviour.
• Participate in a diverse and safe working environment.

Skills

Patient

Inspirational

Caring

Sensitive to the needs of vulnerable people

Good listener

Team player

Resilient

Job description

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 Robert Ogden school and 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

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for term time only staff)
• 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 such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Where you will be working:

Robert Ogden School, Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S63 0BG
Robert Ogden School is a large independent school in South Yorkshire for autistic children and young people aged 5 to 19 years. Our school opens up the world to each autistic child, with a huge range of opportunities and facilities. Our dedicated staff are there to support our students, so that they can achieve.

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 Olivia Stainrod at [e-mail]
We do 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 the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is 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 children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.