This Teaching Assistant post sits at The Woodlands School, a specialist provision for children and young people with autism and/or social communication difficulties. The work centres on engaging students who all hold Education, Health and Care Plans, alongside at least two other teaching assistants in a team. The post may be based at any of the school's three sites, with hours set across Monday to Friday during term time. Applicants need a genuine commitment to supporting children with special educational needs, and willingness to take part in swimming sessions is essential.
What the job involves
- Engage and support students with autism and/or social communication difficulties
- Work as part of a team alongside at least two other teaching assistants
- Work within school policies, including safeguarding and child protection
- Take part in swimming sessions as part of the curriculum
- Work at any of the three sites as the school's needs require
Skills & knowledge
- Communicate clearly in a calm and respectful manner
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to work as part of a team
- Passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs
- Working within school policies, including safeguarding and child protection
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Aged over 18
- Suitable to work with vulnerable children and adults
Other
- Willing to take part in swimming
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
