Job Details: Level 2 Teaching Assistant (community-based)
Vacancy Name: Level 2 Teaching Assistant (community-based)
Work Location: North-East
Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Type: Term-time
Salary: £20, £22,267.83
Salary Period: Per Annum (pro rata)
Closing Date:
* Full Time Salary £23, £25,505.00 Term Time Equivalent £20, £22,267.83
* Free school meals
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it
* Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues
* Access to Blue Light Card, the discount service for emergency and social care staff
* Refer-a-friend scheme – receive £500
* Hours Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm during school terms
About the role
Working both independently and collaboratively, you will support autistic and neurodivergent children and young people to access highly personalised programmes of study within a community-based setting. This role involves driving a North East Autism Society minibus, so applicants must be aged 21 or over and hold a clean UK driving licence that has been valid for at least two years. Shifts begin at New Warlands Farm, Durham, and involve supporting community-based learners to access other NEAS sites across the region.
You'll work Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm during school term time. For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.
About you
While we value experience, it is not essential to have previously worked in an education setting or with autistic individuals. Our comprehensive induction, training and mentoring will give you all the skills and tools you need to thrive in your career.
All that we ask is that you are willing to learn, able to use your initiative, and have a drive and resilience for what can be a demanding role. You should be friendly and approachable with good communication skills, enabling you to build positive relationships with both staff and pupils
If you're passionate about learning and are seeking a rewarding job that makes a positive difference, this is the role for you.
Level Two Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification
About us
For more than 45 years, we've led the way in providing care and education for autistic and/or neurodivergent children, young people and adults across the North-east of England.
We have more than 1,200 staff working in our schools, college, short breaks, day services, residential care, supported living, employment services and family support. We are passionate about retaining talent and many of our current managers have worked their way up through the ranks.
Join us
If you'd like to have a chat about the role, have a question about your application please email -
North East Autism Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and adults, and operates a safer recruitment process. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and filtering and monitoring process and it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer (EOE) here at NEAS. We believe everyone has the right to be themselves. We not only celebrate diversity but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We are committed to creating a workplace where all differences are valued, and we make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities.
Our Salary is from B1 £23,975.47 working through points to B4 £25,505.00
To progress within the points band, applicants must complete a qualification relevant to the role, if they do not already hold one. The society will cover the cost of this qualification, and once successfully completed, the employee will be eligible to move up the points. Please note, it is mandatory for this role to either already hold the qualification or begin working towards this certification once you join the society.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,975.47-£25,505.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Work Location: In person