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Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Resource Base)
Teaching Assistant (Early Years & SEND/Autism Support)
Washwood Heath MAT, Topcliffe School
About the Role
Are you a committed, caring professional passionate about supporting pupils in Early Years with SEND, particularly those with ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition)?
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking team in our Early Years or KS1 Resource Base classes. Topcliffe School is an inclusive one-form entry mainstream school with specialist Resource Base provisions that support pupils with Autism and/or Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
We offer a welcoming, supportive environment where visits are always encouraged—we’d love to show you what makes our school special!
Responsibilities & Requirements
What You’ll Do
- Work within Early Years or KS1 Resource Base settings
- Provide tailored 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with complex needs
- Foster play-based learning to develop communication skills, sensory processing, and independence
- Develop and deliver personalised interventions to support emotional, social, and academic progression
- Utilise various communication tools and strategies (e.g., PECS, visual supports, Makaton) for children with limited verbal expression
- Collaborate with autism-specialist services (e.g., SETTs, speech & language therapy)
- Maintain robust child observance and attainment records
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be:
- Experienced in Early Years and/or SEND settings, with an understanding of the role of play in learning
- Proficient in supporting pupils with Autism, complex sensory needs, and communication difficulties
- Inclusive by nature, with the ability to adapt strategies to meet individual needs
- Passionate about inclusive education, able to think creatively to maximise every child’s potential
- A positively-driven team player, maintaining high expectations for pupils
- Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
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What We’ll Offer You
Professional Development & Growth
- Access to a collaborative, upskilling culture, with structured CPD opportunities via:
- Online platform: National College (SEND/Specialist CPD modules)
- Apprenticeship opportunities (e.g., CIPD, Coaching)
- Clear Career Pathways Planning through Professional Growth and Performance reviews
- Opportunities to join Trust-wide EDI & Wellbeing working groups
Wellbeing & Support
- Wellbeing Promise:
- Flexible Life Leave Policy (paid/unpaid)
- Annual staff wellbeing survey (conducted via Edurio)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) with:
- Confidential counselling
- Wellbeing advice hub & lifestyle app ("My Possible Self")
- Wellbeing mentor/support system
Work-Life Balance & Benefits
- Generous annual leave policy:
- 30 days (pro-rata), gradually increasing to 35 days at 10+ years
- 2 weeks paid Christmas closure
- Pension scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Enhanced reward package:
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised glasses/eye tests (display screen users)
- On-site parking
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Our Commitment to Equality & Accessibility
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to:
- Conduct inclusive recruitment processes
- Provide reasonable adjustments when required
- Offer interviews to qualified disabled candidates
- Support existing staff with new disabilities/health conditions
Perks
- Flexible working arrangements (where operational feasible)
- Safeguarding enhanced DBS check required for all applicants
Key Policies
✅ Post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (strict convictions disclosure needed) ✅ Fluent English (spoken) Mandatory (ref: Immigration Act 2016)
Safeguarding Note: Washwood Heath MAT is fully committed to safeguarding children, per Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.
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