Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Methodist Church in Britain; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with autism and related needs. You will join a team of assistants across three sites, with hours Monday to Friday during term time, and participation in swimming sessions as part of the curriculum.

Applicants should have a genuine commitment to supporting children with special educational needs and comply with safeguarding policies. A Full enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Aged over 18
• Suitable to work with vulnerable children and adults

Responsibilities

• Engage and support students with autism and/or social communication difficulties
• Work as part of a team alongside at least two other teaching assistants
• Work within school policies, including safeguarding and child protection
• Take part in swimming sessions as part of the curriculum
• Be available to work at any of the school's three sites

Skills

Clear communication

Reliable

Teamwork

Commitment to SEND

Policy & safeguarding

Job description

This Teaching Assistant post sits at The Woodlands School, a specialist provision for children and young people with autism and/or social communication difficulties. The work centres on engaging students who all hold Education, Health and Care Plans, alongside at least two other teaching assistants in a team. The post may be based at any of the school's three sites, with hours set across Monday to Friday during term time. Applicants need a genuine commitment to supporting children with special educational needs, and willingness to take part in swimming sessions is essential.

What the job involves

• Engage and support students with autism and/or social communication difficulties
• Work as part of a team alongside at least two other teaching assistants
• Work within school policies, including safeguarding and child protection
• Take part in swimming sessions as part of the curriculum
• Work at any of the three sites as the school's needs require

Skills & knowledge

• Communicate clearly in a calm and respectful manner
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Able to work as part of a team
• Passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs
• Working within school policies, including safeguarding and child protection

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Aged over 18
• Suitable to work with vulnerable children and adults

Other

• Willing to take part in swimming