Autism Unlimited
SEN Teaching Assistant - Sixth Form
Job Location
Burton, United Kingdom
Job Description
Our Teaching Assistants are vital in ensuring each student reaches their full potential. Each TA does this by developing a positive working relationships with our students understanding their likes, dislikes and interests so that all lessons are personalised for each student.
Our sixth form, based at Airfield Road in Christchurch, offers a very unique and tailored approach to further education, for our students aged between 16 - 18 years old, in which we support our learners with preparation to adulthood by cooking meals, providing guidance to support students attend and get to and from 6th form alone on public transport, physical activities such as bike rides, swimming and much more.
Our students make use of our swimming and sensory facilities. Some students also go off to work placements across the local county to explore key areas of interest to work in as they finish their learning. Some providers include Moors Valley, Tuckton Ferries and the Marriott Hotel to name a few.
Working within Portfield School is unbelievably rewarding and we guarantee that no two days will be the same, this does come with some challenges, which may be both physically and emotionally demanding at times. You will not be alone! Ongoing support will always be available from your team members, line manager, Leadership team, Mental Health First aiders or our Employee Assistance programme.
Hours of work:
Monday - 08:30am - 4pm
Tuesday - 08:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday - 08:30am - 4pm
Thursday - 08:30am - 4pm
Friday - 08:30am - 3:30pm
To be successful as a Teaching Assistant, we are looking for someone who:
* Can easily adapt themselves in different situations
* Has a fun and supportive nature
* Doesn’t hesitate to play and get messy
* Displays a calm approach, even when under pressure
* Will support with personal care such as nappies and toilet training
* Can participate in any exercise and activities required
* Will use their initiative where needed
In addition, to the feel good factor
Why join us?
*
* A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development
* A generous employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!
* 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.
* The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period.
* All colleagues have access to an internal learning portal so you can increase your skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you the most.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Bespoke learning and development in key areas such as total communication, positive behaviour techniques, sign language
* Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
* Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.
* A 24 Hour Employee Assistance programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
* We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.
Apply now:
If being a Teaching Assistant sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply it couldn’t be simpler - just ‘apply’ to complete the application process.
If you need any support Carly would be more than happy to help!
Our commitment:
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.
Autism unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks
Location: Burton, GB
Posted Date: 10/5/2024
Our sixth form, based at Airfield Road in Christchurch, offers a very unique and tailored approach to further education, for our students aged between 16 - 18 years old, in which we support our learners with preparation to adulthood by cooking meals, providing guidance to support students attend and get to and from 6th form alone on public transport, physical activities such as bike rides, swimming and much more.
Our students make use of our swimming and sensory facilities. Some students also go off to work placements across the local county to explore key areas of interest to work in as they finish their learning. Some providers include Moors Valley, Tuckton Ferries and the Marriott Hotel to name a few.
Working within Portfield School is unbelievably rewarding and we guarantee that no two days will be the same, this does come with some challenges, which may be both physically and emotionally demanding at times. You will not be alone! Ongoing support will always be available from your team members, line manager, Leadership team, Mental Health First aiders or our Employee Assistance programme.
Hours of work:
Monday - 08:30am - 4pm
Tuesday - 08:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday - 08:30am - 4pm
Thursday - 08:30am - 4pm
Friday - 08:30am - 3:30pm
To be successful as a Teaching Assistant, we are looking for someone who:
* Can easily adapt themselves in different situations
* Has a fun and supportive nature
* Doesn’t hesitate to play and get messy
* Displays a calm approach, even when under pressure
* Will support with personal care such as nappies and toilet training
* Can participate in any exercise and activities required
* Will use their initiative where needed
In addition, to the feel good factor
Why join us?
*
* A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development
* A generous employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!
* 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.
* The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period.
* All colleagues have access to an internal learning portal so you can increase your skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you the most.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Bespoke learning and development in key areas such as total communication, positive behaviour techniques, sign language
* Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
* Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.
* A 24 Hour Employee Assistance programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
* We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.
Apply now:
If being a Teaching Assistant sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply it couldn’t be simpler - just ‘apply’ to complete the application process.
If you need any support Carly would be more than happy to help!
Our commitment:
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.
Autism unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks
Location: Burton, GB
Posted Date: 10/5/2024
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