Teaching and learning support assistant - dickens heath community primary school

Teaching and Learning Support Assistant – Autism Additional Resource Provision (ARP) Monday and Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm (35 hours), term time only Permanent contract (part time hours considered) Salary: Band C: £26,824 – £29,540 pro rata Dickens Heath Community Primary School is seeking an exceptional Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join The Willows, our highly regarded Additional Resource Provision for pupils with a diagnosis of autism. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing, specialist environment that places relationships, communication and personalised support at the heart of its practice. Applicants must hold NVQ Level 3 (or be working towards it) and have experience supporting children with autism in either a mainstream or specialist setting. We are looking for someone who is: Excellent practitioner with high expectations for all children Proven track record of working successfully with children with autism in a mainstream school or specialist provision. Creative and adaptive in meeting individual needs Open to new ideas, reflective and committed to continuous improvement Willing to build strong, trusting relationships with families Ready to “go the extra mile” to secure the best outcomes A positive team player with strong communication skills Friendly, approachable and emotionally intelligent Organised, proactive and able to use initiative Dickens Heath offers: A school full of bright, eager and sociable young learners A culture that welcomes innovation and creative thinking Supportive parents, grandparents and carers A talented, professional and collaborative staff team A happy, inclusive and values driven working environment Rich outdoor learning opportunities through our onsite farm and Forest School How to apply Please complete the application form, clearly demonstrating how you meet the job description and person specification, by Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 12 noon. If you have not heard from us by Thursday 18 June 2026, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 23 June 2026. Application forms should be sent via email at office@dickens-heath.solihull.sch.uk or contact the School Office on: 0121 733 8359. Dickens Heath Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. Attached documents Person specification TLA The ARP.docx Job description TLA ARP.doc Recruitment Monitoring Form v1.doc Notes of Guidance for Applicants re DBS (Schools).doc Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023.doc