Calling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Workers and Nursery School Workers.....
* Are you looking to build a promising career in SEN Education?
* Would you like access to a wide range of fully funded qualification and training opportunities?
* Do you have a passion for helping others and learning more about how to support autistic children?
If this sounds like you, at Jigsaw School we have a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with an interest in behaviourally based Teaching to join our teaching team
How do SEN Teaching Assistants contribute to the Team?
* Within small classes encouraging pupils learning and progression as well as improving their social and emotional development
* Providing teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculum plans
* Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills
* Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development
* Supporting pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
* Providing behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
* Monitoring pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child's needs
* Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times
* Providing personal care and encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)
What can we offer our SEN Teaching Assistants?
* A £1000 joining bonus
* Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase within 6 months from starting
* An impressive range of fully funded training pathways
* Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
* Additional opportunities to broaden your skills including becoming a Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support team member
* The opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
* Term time only working
* Transport between school and central Guildford where needed
* Free Parking
* Excellent staff wellbeing and support facilities
* Enrolment into our pension scheme
* Performance related bonus scheme
* Discounts at over 900 retailers via our online 'Smart Spending' platform
Fully Funded Training & Qualifications
* Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
* Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including teaching ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))
* Masters qualification in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000
* Regular industry training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more
What will you need to apply for the SEN Teaching Assistant role?
* Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
* Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
* Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges
* Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
* Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
* Commitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and training
* A positive, can-do attitude
Salary: £26458 FTE (£23,000 PA Pro rata - based on 36.75 hours per week term time only)
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:45am – 4:45pm, Tuesday: 8:45am – 5:30pm, Friday: 8:45am – 4:30pm Part Time working is available - with a minimum of 3 days to include Tuesdays and Fridays
Annual Leave: 56 days school holiday + Bank holidays
Please note: This role is also known as 'Trainee SEN Teacher' or'Trainee CABAS Teacher' on our careers website
Find out more
Please visit our website
where you will find more details and a full Job Description.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact our HR Department on or email
Application process
To apply for this role please download and complete an application form found at and return it to
We are also keen to accommodate flexible working request for both part time hours and part time days per week. Please enquire upon application about how these options could work for you.
ABOUT JIGSAW
Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity inspired by autism in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education, vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.
Jigsaw Trust incorporates: Jigsaw CABAS School, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and JigsawPlus a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises: Café on the Park providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and Jigsaw GARDENworks enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) of which the cost will be covered by Jigsaw
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: From £26,458.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 36.75 per week
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Work Location: In person