Teaching assistant

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. 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 * You will need to be double Covid vaccinated * You will need to be comfortable in providing intimate care We require evidence to show your Right to Work in the UK (if applicable) If you rsquo;d like a chat with a member of our team, please get in touch. 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 GBP13 per year Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people