Qualified Teaching Assistant (Full-time)

Imagine walking into work and feeling an amazing energy as soon as you step through the doors.

Imagine being able to play a positive part in the lives of students with autism.

Our school may be in the heart of the Nottingham city centre but behind those doors our unique setting ensures our students thrive.

You could too! Want to be part of our growing team?

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

As a 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.

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships.

What we offer:

• Occupational sick pay
• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Fully paid for Care Certificate, which is essential for those wanting to pursue a career in health and social care
• Paid job-related qualifications during employment
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer a friend scheme worth £500
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave
• Easily commutable by car from the surrounding areas.

We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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 – just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form.

Either way don’t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.

You will need to be:

• Double Covid vaccinated
• Comfortable in providing intimate care

If you’d like a chat with a member of our team, please get in touch.

Safeguarding Statement

Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you’re a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, we will meet any initial costs.

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. (From the 2nd December 2024, the cost will increase to £16 per year for the update service).