Autism East Midlands
Qualified Teaching Assistants
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Qualified Teaching Assistant
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply. Good luck.
Do you want to be part of our growing team?
We are looking for Full-Time and Part-Time teaching assistants to join our team, term-time only.
Salary: £15.29 per hour (term time)
We offer comprehensive training, fully paid induction, and ongoing Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
As a qualified Teaching Assistant, your role will be to support our teachers in providing and developing a high-quality education to address the individual needs of pupils.
Good autism practice is essential to this role, along with a person-centred approach to learning. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the ability to be flexible and dynamic in your approaches. It is vital that you can maintain an environment where our pupils feel happy, safe, and valued.
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You will possess the relevant teaching assistant qualifications for this position and a qualifications matrix can be found on the person specification. As part of this role, you will need to be comfortable in providing intimate care.
Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable to offer sponsorships.
What We Offer
- Extensive induction with autism specialist training
- Paid job-related qualifications during employment
- Free initial DBS Check
- Employer pension scheme
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Refer a friend scheme worth £500
- Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview – just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form.
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Commitment to Safeguarding
Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you’re a successful applicant, you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, this cost will be met by Autism East Midlands. The successful applicant will need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a current cost of £16 per year.
We require evidence to show your Right to Work in the UK (if applicable).
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