Teaching Assistant

Aspris; Tadley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive reward & discount scheme

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training & career progression

Pension scheme

Enhanced DBS paid for

Wellbeing support

Minibus service

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Tadley Court School, part of Aspris, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our education team in Tadley. We offer full training and a supportive environment for children aged 4–19 with autistic spectrum conditions and related learning difficulties.

Applicants with transferable skills are welcome; a strong commitment to safeguarding and career development is essential. Salary details and application instructions can be discussed during visits arranged via the school.

Qualifications

• Full training and ongoing support are provided.
• Open to applicants with transferrable skills from related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with education and care needs.
• Assist educational staff as part of the education team.
• Contribute to a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Job description

Tadley Court School are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our education team!

Our school is set in a beautiful semi-rural location with four acres of well maintained grounds. We are a day school with six associated Children's Homes specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 4 and 19 years who are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum with associated learning difficulties. Our children and young people may also exhibit challenging behaviour as a result of their communication difficulties and lack of social understanding. Successful applicants for this role will have access to use a free transport service from Basingstoke to the school (and return).

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Minibus service*
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

While direct experience within a school setting is certainly advantageous, we are also open to applicants who have worked in similar fields, have strong transferrable skills, or have direct lived experience that supports their application. We provide full training and ongoing support to help you progress in your role. At Tadley Court School, we currently have six staff members completing paid teacher‑training apprenticeships.

To organise a visit to the school please contact Robyn Hill on 07720 891703.

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

If you want Education to be a job for life, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

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