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Calling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Nursery Workers…..
1. Are you looking to build a promising career in Special Educational Needs?
2. Would you like access to a wide range of fully funded qualification and training opportunities?
3. Do you have a passion for helping others and want to learn more about supporting 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 team!
Working one to one with pupils within small classes and in groups, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development. You will receive extensive training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils as well as receiving support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts. All whilst making a real difference to the lives of autistic young people.
Benefits of a Teaching Role at Jigsaw School
4. £1000 joining bonus and Regular pay progression
5. Career advancement opportunities to senior roles such as Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
6. An impressive range of fully funded training pathways
7. Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
8. Term time only working
9. Free Parking or Transport from Guildford and Cranleigh to school and back each day
10. Company benefits including – pension scheme, performance related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme
Training & Development Opportunities
11. Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
12. Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including CABAS teaching ranks, Certification with the UK Society for Behaviour Analysis (UKBA(Cert) & UKiBA (Cert)) and the 40-hour Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) course
13. Masters qualification in (High Incidence & Disabilities) and/or (Behaviour Analysis)
14. PROACT SCIPr UK – Behaviour Management and Instructor Training
15. Support, mentorship and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised ABA Experts
16. Extensive and regular industry training in First Aid, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Support, Personal Care, Autism, Leadership & Line Management to name a few
17. Opportunities to broaden your skills and join different committees and working groups relating to Mental Health, Staff Voice, ED&I, Ethics, Emergency Medical Response and much more
Responsibilities of the role
18. Working 1 to 1 within small classes encouraging pupils learning and progression as well as improving their social and emotional development.
19. Providing teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculum plans
20. Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills
21. Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development
22. Supporting pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
23. Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times
To be successful in this role you will need:
24. Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
25. Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
26. Confident working with pupils with a high level of need which may include dysregulated behaviours
27. Confident supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
28. Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations
29. Commitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and training
30. A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude
Salary: £26458 FTE (£23,000 PA Pro rata - based on 36.75 hours per week term time only)
Contract terms: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:45am-4:45pm, Tuesday: 8:45am-5:30pm, Friday 8:45am-4:30pm Term time Only – Part Time working options can be considered
Please Note: This role is also known as Trainee CABAS Teacher, Trainee SEN Teacher, SEN Behaviour Analyst and SEN Teaching Assistant
Safeguarding Statement
As part of our standard recruitment procedure, Jigsaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful you will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and overseas police checks (if applicable) - the costs are covered by Jigsaw.
Please note it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.