Qualified Teaching Assistant (Part-time)

Want to be part of our growing team? We are looking for part-time teaching assistants to join our team. We are currently offering positions 10am-2pm Monday-Friday. We also have flexibility for other part-time positions, and this will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

We offer comprehensive training, fully paid induction and on-going Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

As a qualified Teaching Assistant, your role will be to support our teachers in providing and developing a high-quality education to address the individual needs of pupils.

Good autism practice is essential to this role, along with a person-centred approach to learning. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the ability to be flexible and dynamic in your approaches. It is vital that you can maintain an environment where our pupils feel happy, safe and valued.

You will possess the relevant teaching assistant qualifications for this position and a qualifications matrix can be found on the person specification.

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview. As part of this role, you will need to be comfortable in providing intimate care.

We require evidence to show your Right to Work in the UK (if applicable)

Safeguarding Statement
Please note this will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check - this cost will be met by Autism East Midlands*

*The successful applicant will need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a current cost of £13 per year. The first DBS check is included as part of the induction process.

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.