Overview
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB
Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Interviews will be held on 23rd & 24th September.
Please note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for Teaching Assistants to join our close-knit, supportive team at Oakham Shires School. This role supports students with autism and complex needs to reach their academic and personal potential.
Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support our students in reaching their full academic and personal potential. Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team, you will help pupils understand tasks, stay engaged, and access the resources they need to thrive. You will provide classroom-based support and, at times, accompany students on activities or community visits, ensuring learning extends beyond the classroom. You will adapt your approach to suit each individual and support students with varying needs.
Every day is different; you will work to meet the needs of each student and help them access learning opportunities.
What We\'re Looking For
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping children with additional needs succeed.
* Supportive and compassionate, with a flexible and proactive mindset
* Comfortable working with children with autism and/or complex behaviour
* A strong communicator and team player
Essential
* maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above
* UK Driving Licence (students often access community-based activities)
Desirable (but Not Essential)
* Experience working with autistic pupils or those with challenging behaviours
* Experience working in a school or educational setting
If you\'re new to this kind of role but have the right values and a genuine desire to help others, we would love to hear from you.
About The School
Oakham Shires School is an Independent SEN School, part of the Options Autism group. Students are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills, and achieve accreditations in Maths, English and Science. Our team is close-knit, values-driven, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing learning environment.
For over 16 years Options Autism has provided care and education to students, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you\'ll receive a competitive reward package, including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters: access to mental health support services and physical health checks
plus a Market-leading Benefits Platform (Vista) with:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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