Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs, and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and work together for change.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive, and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.
The Role:
To provide specialist, flexible, and creative outreach support for autistic students, including those with a demand avoidance profile and students who have experienced Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA).
Location: Inscape House School
Working Weeks: Term Time Only / 39 weeks
Hours: 35 Hours
Grade: 2
Note: The ideal candidate must have access to their own vehicle and hold business insurance. Mileage expenses can be claimed.
Responsibilities include, but are not exhaustive:
* Provide one-to-one support for autistic students, including those with PDA and other co-occurring difficulties (e.g., anxiety, sensory processing needs, ADHD).
* Work independently in various settings, including students’ homes, Inscape House School, and the wider community, maintaining high professional standards.
* Creatively adapt resources and use alternative methods (e.g., play-based learning, outdoor education, project-based tasks, sensory activities) to foster natural curiosity and meaningful engagement.
* Liaise regularly with the Outreach team, key teachers, and therapy team to ensure a coordinated approach to support.
* Provide regular updates on student progress, celebrate successes, and address concerns with sensitivity, always collaborating with the Outreach teacher on next steps.
* Adhere to all safeguarding and lone working policies, practices, and expectations, including online safety.
* Support pupils within the learning environment to promote independence, inclusion, acceptance, and equality of access to learning opportunities.
* Mentor other assistants under supervision.
* Supervise and support students during school times, including on educational visits.
* Commit to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
About you:
* Level 3 or higher Teaching Assistant qualification or commitment to obtain such qualification within a specified period.
* Evidence of recent relevant professional development.
* Experience of successful work with pupils who present challenging behaviors.
* Knowledge of specific approaches to working with autistic individuals.
* Clean driving license with business insurance and use of own car.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development, e.g., training.
* Benefits include 27 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years; a generous pension scheme; death in service benefit; occupational sick pay; family-friendly policies; discounts; Blue Light card eligibility; and more.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants. We encourage those with lived experience to apply.
Safeguarding is a priority; successful candidates will undergo checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. This role involves regulated activity.
Location: Cheadle and various locations across the United Kingdom
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