Teaching Assistant

Eteach; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver House School is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support children with autism and complex learning needs. The role involves working closely with class teachers, fostering positive relationships, and adapting practices to meet individual needs. The school offers a collaborative environment and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training and career progression

Pension scheme

Paid enhanced DBS

Wellbeing support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to support children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Effective communication skills for teamwork and understanding needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with their work and support pupil behaviour.
• Establish good relationships and act as a role model.

Skills

Resilience

Communication

Organisation

Caring

Attentiveness

Job description

Oliver House School - Teaching Assistant Position

Oliver House School is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our Education team. We seek versatile, resilient, and committed individuals who can adapt their practice to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting children with their work, supporting pupil behaviour, establishing good relationships, acting as a role model, and responding to individual needs.

Benefits include: exclusive access to reward and discount schemes, comprehensive induction, ongoing training and career progression, pension scheme, paid enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

Oliver House School is an independent specialist day and residential school for boys and girls aged 6 to 19 with autism and complex learning needs. Our aim is to bring out the best in each young person, enabling positive experiences and progress tailored to their abilities. We are an innovative school with high aspirations for pupils with Autism.

At Aspris Children’s Services, we pride ourselves on the career pathways and training opportunities we offer. If you demonstrate the right values, transferable skills, and life experience, we will provide all necessary training and support for your progression.

Key Qualities and Skills

• Resilience: Supporting vulnerable children with emotional, behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, and related needs may challenge your resilience.
• Communication: Effective communication is vital to understand and meet our young people's needs. Teamwork and clear communication ensure vital information is shared.
• Organisation: Strong organisational skills support educational activities and assist the class teacher and students.
• Caring: A naturally caring and compassionate nature is essential to provide the best care.
• Attentiveness: Being attentive helps in understanding tasks and identifying areas where support is needed.

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can develop your career and find fulfillment in helping those who need it most.

If you are interested in a lifelong career in residential childcare, Aspris Children’s Services will support you in achieving this goal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and at least two references from recent employers involving children or vulnerable adults. References may be requested prior to interview.