Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

CareTech Community Services is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for Bletchley Park's specialist school, supporting young people aged 7–19 with autism and learning difficulties. The role is 37.5 hours per week, term-time only, with a salary around £21,441.45 per annum.

You will be patient, highly organised and proactive, capable of flexible communication and teamwork. An enhanced DBS check and references are required as part of safeguarding and recruitment processes.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate would have experience and knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs.
• Experience of working with young people on the autistic spectrum would also be preferred.
• You will be a highly motivated, well organised and resourceful individual who can demonstrate flexibility and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with autism and learning needs.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Support safeguarding and DBS checks as part of recruitment.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Organised

Flexible

Resourceful

Job description

Hours: 37.5 per week,Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30 - Term Time Only

Salary:£21,441.45 per annum

The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential.

Bletchley Park is a 38 week specialist school providing quality therapeutic care and education for young people with Autism, challenging behaviour, communication difficulties and complex needs. The children and young people that attend school range between the ages of 7 - 19 years.

As a Teaching Assistant you will need to have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in their lives. You will be a highly motivated, well organised and resourceful individual who can demonstrate flexibility and good communication skills. You will be patient and energetic but also have a genuine concern to improve the quality of life for the young people in our care.

The ideal candidate would have experience and knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs. Experience of working with young people on the autistic spectrum would also be preferred.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.