Overview
This advert is for a full-time Teaching Assistant based at Helen Allison School in Gravesend, for 37 hours per week.
The salary for this position is £21,631 per annum.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for individuals who have a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism, supporting autistic children and adults on the autism spectrum to live the lives they choose. This role is based in our school; the main part of your role will be to support our pupils during the day.
Your qualities
* 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
* Willing and able to provide personal care to individuals as required
* Individuals who value diversity, health and safety and are committed to safe working practice
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 with autism in a paid or voluntary capacity
To view the job description please refer to the job description document.
What we can offer you
* Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for term time only staff)
* Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
* Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Halfords, Nike, Apple and more
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
* A portfolio of salary sacrifice and other flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
* Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
* Free access to the Headspace App – you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free
* Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Where you will be working
Helen Allison School, Longfield, Gravesend
Safeguarding and equality
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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