- Annual Salary: £23,210 - £24,818 (plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus)
- Location: Smallfield, Surrey
- Job Type: Full-time, Term Time
Join our dedicated team as a Teaching Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting students aged 7-11 with communication and social interaction difficulties, typically associated with Autism. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a nurturing and dynamic educational environment.
Day-to-day of the role:- Establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils to help them feel safe and enjoy their learning experience.
- Promote and encourage pupils' independence and personal development.
- Support the Class Teacher in the daily management of the class.
- Adapt to the varying and changing needs of the school to ensure smooth operations.
- Engage in activities that promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development, and spiritual well-being.
- Participate in training sessions as required, including physical intervention training.
- GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (desirable but not essential).
- Experience working in a special school environment is highly desirable.
- Team TEACH Training (desirable).
- Strong commitment to enhancing the educational experience of children with special needs.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Welcome bonus payable in two instalments: 50% after successful completion of probation and 50% after one year of service.
- Perkbox - offering high street discounts.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Car lease scheme.
- Fully funded training and qualifications.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Free membership to our Health cash back plan - claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, and many more.
Interested candidates can apply online by completing our online application form. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
Please note that this advert may be removed at any time without prior notice if the position is filled. Candidates shortlisted may be subject to an online search.