Trainee Teacher/ 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Horsham; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment company in the UK seeks a Trainee Teacher/1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with autistic children. This role involves providing personalized support to learners, following bespoke learning plans, and collaborating with families. The position offers a salary of £23,000 per annum, term-time hours, and a pathway to qualify as a specialist Autism teacher. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience in an education support or care role.
• Experience supporting learners with SEN would be desirable.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to build confidence and communication skills.
• Follow each learner’s bespoke learning plan.
• Collaborate with families and health professionals.
• Assist with everyday learning activities.

Skills

Experience in an education support or care role

Experience supporting learners with SEN

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Trainee Teacher/ 1:1 Teaching Assistant - a life changing role! This role supports autistic children and young people to achieve meaningful and beneficial outcomes through personalised learning opportunities.

This award-winning setting is a specialist day school for autistic children and young people between the ages of 4-18 years. The setting empowers individuals to make positive, personal choices that enhance their wellbeing, social inclusion and education. Since 2012, it has provided a safe and supportive environment where learners work closely with skilled 1:1 teaching assistants/trainee teachers to achieve their educational and personal development goals.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to build confidence, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and education goals.
• Follow each learner’s bespoke learning plan, designed around their unique skills, educational needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with families and health & social care professionals to ensure every learner receives the best possible support tailored to their aspirations and needs.
• Assist with everyday learning activities and create opportunities for independence and progress.

Requirements

• Experience in an education support or care role.
• Experience supporting learners with SEN would be desirable.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK.

Details

• Salary: £23,000 per annum
• Hours: Term time only / Monday to Friday, 08:45am - 4:45pm

About the opportunity

The trainee teacher programme is an exciting two-year opportunity. You start as a 1:1 TA and, over two years, receive the training and support to qualify as a specialist Autism teacher.

If you are ready to join a passionate team in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help change lives in this incredible setting.

If you want to know more about this opportunity or wish to send your application, please apply now. Call Bryony on 01293 527416 if you have any questions regarding this role.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.