Teaching Assistant (Progression House)

Sketchley School; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Hinckley and Bosworth is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting students across all key stages, fostering strong relationships, and assisting with their learning needs. Ideal candidates should possess knowledge of autism, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to development. A full clean driving licence is essential for transporting students. The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Access to reward and discount scheme

Comprehensive induction programme

Ongoing training and career progression

Pension scheme

Paid enhanced DBS checks

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working within an SEN setting, ideally with an age group on the autistic spectrum.
• Ability to communicate in an engaging way to maximise learning.
• Proactive approach to personal development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher and support students with their work.
• Help transport students to and from college.
• Establish good relationships with pupils and act as a role model.

Skills

Good knowledge of autism

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly organised and adaptable

Desire to learn new skills

High levels of resilience and compassion

Teamwork and initiative

Knowledge of PBS and/or Team Teach

Full clean driving licence

Job description

Teaching Assistant • Burbage, Leicestershire

Progression House School is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our Education team now!

We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistants, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting the students with their work, escorting them to and from their college, supporting pupil behaviour, establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.

Benefits

• Exclusive access to a reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Commitment to ongoing training and career progression
• Pension scheme
• Paid enhanced DBS checks
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• And more

Essential Skills

• Good knowledge of autism with experience of working within an SEN setting, ideally with a similar age group on the autistic spectrum.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with our young people in an engaging way in order to maximise their learning.
• Highly organised and adaptable, with an enthusiastic and proactive approach.
• The desire to learn new skills and develop your role to build on your own strengths.
• High levels of resilience and compassion.
• Ability to work well as part of a team but also on own initiative.
• Knowledge of PBS and/or Team Teach approaches is desirable.
• A full, clean driving licence is essential, as part of your role will involve transporting students both to and from their college, and also on educational visits in the community.

Safeguarding and EEO Statement

Safeguarding Statement

Progression House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references covering 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.