The advert is for one full timeTeaching and Learning Assistant based atSybil Elgar School.

The salary for this role is25163..96 per annum

At the National Autistic Society we have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual 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.

Your qualities:

• Patient inspiring caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people

• Good listenerable to report and record information accurately

• Team player and able to work independently with little support as required

• Resilient able to work proactively with challenging behaviour

• Willing and able to provide personal care to individuals as required

• Individuals who value diversity health and safety and are committed to safe working practice
  

You may also have:

• a personal connection to autismor a desire to work with people with autism

• real life experience supporting autistic adults or children with autism in a paid or voluntary capacity

To view the job description please click here

What we can offer you:

• Autoenrolled Pension Scheme

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata for term time only staff)

• Excellent induction training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences

• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda Tesco Sainsburys Halfords Nike Apple and loads more!

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary

• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health dental insurance car salary sacrifice scheme activity pass holiday trading enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)

• Access to a 24hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme

• Free access to the Headspace App a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Where you will be working:

Sybil Elgar School FEU Site (Woodlands)

Mill Hill Road W38RR.

About our application process:

When providing a supporting statement please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact: Marius Roteliuc FE Manager

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For some roles successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

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. INDEDU

Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of exoffenders.