As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Underley Garden School, part of Options Autism.
About the Role
Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils' lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected. As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant students we support, helping to ensure they get the very best from their education.
Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them. You will help prepare learning materials, run classroom activities, and provide close supervision of the pupils. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.
Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking passionate staff who want to support pupils with complex needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD, communication difficulties, and more. The role may involve personal care duties such as feeding and toileting. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity.
Experience is desirable but not necessary. If you come from hospitality, the army, outdoor activity centres, or an office-based job but are eager to help pupils, this is for you. Full training and development will be provided.
Successful candidates need to be adaptable and ready to work indoors and outside, leading activities or supervising pupils as needed. We value teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, please fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form, and a team member will be in touch.
About Us
Underley Garden School caters to pupils aged 5-19 with complex needs related to autism and learning disabilities. We adopt a holistic, person-centred approach to help pupils achieve their potential. Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, we are part of Outcomes First Group, committed to innovative support and education. We are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work'.
Benefits
We offer an exceptional reward package, including Life Assurance, Pension, mental health support, and a flexible benefits platform with discounts, cycle schemes, electric car purchase, and more. Additional benefits include birthday chocolates, gift vouchers, health expenses, wellbeing programs, team building, and travel payments for those living outside a 10-mile radius.
You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, supporting work/life balance. The 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) is subject to successful probation and is not contractual. The Welcome Bonus of £1,000 is payable in two installments after completing probation.
Additional Information
This role is permanent, part-time, and term-time only. UK applicants only; sponsorship not available. Candidates must have a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
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