Overview
Join the Teaching Assistant role at The National Autistic Society. This role is based at Robert Ogden School, South Yorkshire. The advertised salary is £21,631 per annum.
What you will do
* Support pupils during the day at Robert Ogden School
* Provide personal care to individuals as required
* Support autistic children and young people to fulfil their potential
What we are looking for
* Patient, inspiring, caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people
* Good listener, able to report and record information accurately
* Team player and able to work independently with little support as required
* Resilient, able to work proactively with challenging behaviour
* Individuals who value diversity, health and safety and are committed to safe working practice
* Willing and able to provide personal care to individuals as required
You may also have
* A personal connection to autism or a desire to work with people with autism
* Real life experience supporting autistic adults or children in paid or voluntary capacity
What we can offer
* Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
* Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
* Online staff discount scheme for benefits such as cycle to work, season ticket loan and discounts at supermarkets and retailers
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
* Flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance and salary sacrifice schemes
* Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling
* Headspace mindfulness app access (free for you and up to three friends/family)
* Blue Light Card eligibility
Where you will be working
Robert Ogden School, Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S63 0BG
Application and safeguarding
When providing a supporting statement, refer to the job description and person specification and include information showing your suitability for the role. For more information contact Olivia Stainrod, Assistant Head Teacher - Olivia.Stainrod@NAS.org.uk
Note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Some roles require safeguarding checks including additional references and criminal background checks. Applications are welcome from anyone suitably qualified and experienced, with encouragement for those with a diagnosis of autism. The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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