We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated Inclusion Team.  The post holder will support the education and developmental needs of students, assist teachers in the management and maintenance of classroom resources and contribute to the supervision and welfare of students.  The post holder will be expected to work  with mainstream and high needs students on the autistic spectrum.

The post will involve:

• Working in close partnership with students, parents/carers and school staff, and putting young people at the centre of our care.
• Having a creative and flexible approach to supporting students with a range of needs, including autism.
• Having high expectations of what students can achieve by motivating and inspiring them.
• Assisting in adapting the curriculum to meet students' EHCP outcomes.
• Contributing to interventions and strategies of support.
• Assisting in maintaining an SEN friendly learning environment.

The post is for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only (39 weeks).

Why work for us?

• Internal career opportunities
• Personalised professional development and training
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance
• Automatic enrolment to the local government pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance for support staff
• Recognition of local government service
• Cycle to Work Scheme

The closing date for applications is Monday 21st April 2025 at 12.00 noon.  Interviews will be held during the week commencing 21st April.

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.