Year on year Portfield School is developing and providing more opportunities to students as we grow our education offering. We are looking for an enthusiastic and kind-hearted Teaching Assistant to join us from September 2025! As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our students, aged four to nineteen years old, to reach their full potential, while making every school day as fun and fulfilled as possible. Our students have access to a range of activities to help with their learning, including a hydrotherapy swimming pool, sensory rooms, a kitchen for cooking and baking, forest school and rotunda to name a few… We thoroughly enjoy celebrating all the amazing achievements with students at school whether it’s counting to ten, being able to solve a tricky maths equation or a conversation with someone new! Working at Portfield School is unbelievably rewarding and we guarantee that no two days will be the same, this does come with some challenges which may be both physically and emotionally demanding at times however you will not be alone, on going support will always be available from your team members, line manager, Leadership team, mental Health First aiders or our Employee Assistance programme. Hours of work Monday - 08:30am - 4pm Tuesday - 08:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday - 08:30am - 4pm Thursday - 08:30am - 4pm Friday - 08:30am - 3:30pm Why not see a d ay in the life of a student To be successful as a Teaching Assistant, we are looking for someone who: Can easily adapt themselves in different situations Has a fun and supportive nature Doesn’t hesitate to play and get messy Displays a calm approach, even when under pressure Will support with personal care such as nappies and toilet training Can participate in any exercise and activities required Will use their initiative where needed In addition, to the feel good factor Blue Light discount card SEN allowance of up to £1,400 (after successful 6 month probation period or depending on previous experience, pro rata) "Refer a friend" scheme - earn £400 per person, that you refer! Exclusive access to our employee portal with discounts on days out, hundreds of shops and website. Health cash back plan to receive money back of dental, options and other treatments Salary sacrifice schemes for various electrical devices and bikesand many more A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information. We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health. If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call the Talent Team on 01202 084834. Carly will be happy to help! Apply now by completing the application form. In line with our safeguarding commitment, we are unable to progress any application with only a CV. Our commitment We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. W e will ens u re that all o u r r ecrui t m ent a n d s e lec t i o n pra c tic e s r e f l ect t h is. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application. Autism unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. A l l s u cc e ssf u l c a nd i d at e s will b e su b je c t to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. Closing date: Wednesday 18th June 2025 In terviews: Week commencing: 23rd J une 2025