Teaching Assistant

The National Autistic Society; Silkstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading autism support organization based in Silkstone is seeking an individual passionate about supporting autistic children at Robert Ogden School. The candidate will be expected to assist pupils during the day, providing care and encouragement. Ideal candidates should be patient and resilient, valuing diversity and a supportive environment. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, paid leave, and access to wellness programs.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent training and development programme

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 2 x base salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Headspace App

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Passion for working in an autism-focused environment.
• Ability to provide personal care as required.
• Experience supporting autistic individuals in any capacity.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during the day at Robert Ogden School.
• Encourage and assist autistic children in their daily activities.
• Document and report information accurately.

Skills

Patient, inspiring and caring

Good listener

Team player

Resilient with challenging behaviour

Valuing diversity and health safety

Job description

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: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an individual who has a passion to work in an organization 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.

Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex‑offenders.