Job Introduction
To protect our autistic pupils and young adults within the National Autistic Society, all employees will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Join Us as a Teaching Assistant
At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential.
About the School
At Robert Ogden School, we provide a safe, caring, and friendly environment. Our buildings are large, bright, and designed to be low-arousal.
Our Inclusive Learning Hub supports pupils with complex needs in a calm, non-confrontational way. Every pupil follows an individualised curriculum.
About the Role
You will be providing the highest standards of support to our pupils, so they achieve positive and meaningful outcomes in line with their education and care plans and through the implementation of SPELL framework.
What You’ll Do
- Support the children to access the school’s curriculum within the school day
- Maintain daily records of assessment as directed by the teacher
- Support with class organisation at the start and end of each day
What We’re Looking For
- Good written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to work in a non-confrontational way to ensure individual’s needs are met
Click here for the Job Description
This is a permanent full-time role for 37 hours a week, term-time.
What we can offer you
- Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
- Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
- Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
- Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
- Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
- Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
- Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
- Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
- Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
About our application process
When you write your supporting statement:
- Look at the job description and person specification.
- Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
- Give examples if you can.
For questions about this vacancy, please contact Zoe Douthwaite, hiring manager, at Zoe.Douthwaite@nas.org.uk
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.
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 and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.