Teaching Assistant Level 3 SAN (Autism Resource Provision)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LG Pension 18.5%

Online library of training courses

Training and qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Retail discounts

Flu vaccination clinics

Eyecare vouchers

Job summary

Saint Paul’s Catholic High School in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to work in the Autism Resource Provision. You will provide personalised support to pupils with autism to help them regulate, engage in learning and become more independent, in collaboration with teachers and families.

Join a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored learning plans, support pupils in mainstream lessons when needed, and contribute to building pupils' confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of autism and how it affects regulation and learning
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with pupils
• Calm, patient approach with anxious or dysregulated pupils
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to follow individualised plans and apply strategies consistently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Give personalised support to pupils with autism to help them regulate, engage in learning and build independence
• Work with teachers, the Resource Provision team, pastoral staff, families and professionals to understand and meet individual needs
• Use a calm, autism-informed approach to support communication, sensory, emotional and behavioural regulation
• Build positive relationships and increase pupils' confidence and independence
• Contribute to delivering personalised learning programmes and interventions
• Support pupils in mainstream lessons and wider school activities where appropriate

Skills

Autism awareness

Relationship building

Calm, patient approach

Teamwork across disciplines

Following individualised plans

Communication skills

Job description

This Teaching Assistant Level 3 post sits in the Autism Resource Provision at Saint Paul's Catholic High School, part of Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust. The work centres on personalised support for pupils with autism, helping them regulate, learn and grow more independent, alongside teachers, families and other professionals. Pupils are supported in the provision and, where suitable, in mainstream lessons; the Trust may deploy staff to other schools. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Give personalised support to pupils with autism in the Autism Resource Provision to help them regulate, engage in learning and build independence
• Work with teachers, the Resource Provision team, pastoral staff, families and professionals to understand and meet individual needs
• Use a calm, consistent, autism-informed approach to support communication, sensory, emotional and behavioural regulation
• Build positive relationships and increase pupils' confidence and independence
• Contribute to delivering personalised learning programmes and interventions
• Support pupils in mainstream lessons and wider school activities where appropriate

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of autism and how communication, sensory processing, anxiety and environmental demands affect regulation and learning
• Ability to build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with pupils
• Calm, patient and consistent approach, especially with anxious or dysregulated pupils
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to follow individualised plans and apply agreed strategies consistently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with barred list check
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and improving outcomes for young people
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and keep developing knowledge and practice
• Strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Ability to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Open to new ideas and committed to teamwork
• Acts with integrity at all times

Nice to have

• Experience of working with children or young people with SEND, ideally including pupils with autism
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school (practising Catholic not required)
• Good sense of humour

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.5%
• Access to an online library of training courses and fully accredited qualifications
• Opportunities to access other relevant paid training
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, extended to family members
• Health Cash Plan paid by the Trust, covering optical, dental, therapies, health screening and gym discounts
• Retail discounts, some extended to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers