At a Glance
- Tasks: Support autistic young people in a nurturing environment and help them thrive academically.
- Company: Felpham Community College, a supportive and inclusive educational institution.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, term time only, with a focus on personal development.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to fostering an inclusive community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with special educational needs and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 21420 - 26180 £ per year.
School Name: Felpham Community College
Salary: NJC Grade 7 (SCP 14-19)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time, term time only
Working Hours: 27.5 per week Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm
Location: Felpham Community College
Advert Closing Date: 30/11/2026
Interview Date: To be advised
Our recently built Special Support Centre (SSC), for autistic young people, accommodates 12 children with an EHCP, whereby social communication differences are identified as being the primary area of need. We are looking to recruit a highly skilled and knowledgeable TA to work directly with autistic children and young people within the SSC in an autism affirming way, placing the young person at the heart of decision making.
You will work closely with the Lead Teacher and HLTA of the SSC and daily roles will include:
- Supporting emotional regulation
- Supporting young people in lessons across the wider mainstream school environment
- Facilitating completion of classroom tasks (both across the mainstream setting and within the SSC as necessary)
- Advocating for neurodiversity
This role has an increased level of emotional demands, so the candidate must demonstrate emotional resilience alongside an empathetic nature. You will maintain accurate records to effectively demonstrate the young person’s achievement and progress and share this information for statutory Annual Review meetings.
Due to the complex differences of the young people within the SSC, there is a need for candidates to demonstrate sound interpersonal and communication skills and an understanding of how to communicate with autistic people, using declarative language. Candidates must display a good knowledge of special educational needs, specifically autism, the double empathy problem and co-occurring neurodiversities such as ADHD and Speech and Language differences, although additional training will be available. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to reflect and evaluate their own practice.
About Us: FCC is an 11–18 local authority, mixed comprehensive with over 1500 students on roll and a thriving Sixth Form. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024 confirmed our ‘Good’ status, again recognising our strong community identity and the clarity of our vision for the future. We are proud of our values of Achievement, Care and Equity, which sit at the heart of everything we do. These values shape our curriculum, our culture and our ambition for every young person. We are committed to providing a calm, respectful environment where students feel known as individuals and where high expectations and excellent teaching enable them to learn well and thrive.
Further Information/Safeguarding Statement: Felpham Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
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