Teaching Assistant

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 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 Helen Allison School is a welcoming and inclusive independent National Autistic Society day school. We cater for children on the autism spectrum aged 5-19 who have an Education, Health and Care plan. We are a small school that can take up to 83 pupils and on average has around 6 pupils per class. Helen Allison School has been recognised with Beacon Status following Autism Accreditation and Good with Outstanding features from OFSTED. About the Role We are looking for individuals who have a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism, supporting autistic children and adults on the autism spectrum to live the lives they choose. This role is based in our school, the main part of your role will be to support our pupils during the day. 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 This role is a permanent, term time position for 37 hours per week (Term Time + 1 week Inset Days) 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, an