Teaching Assistant (Qualified) -Casual

Want to be part of our growing team? We are looking for casual teaching assistants to join our team. We are currently offering positions to provide cover and support as and when required throughout the week.

We offer comprehensive training, fully paid induction and on-going Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. You will need to attend a two-week induction course before entering service as part of our comprehensive induction package.

As a qualified 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.

You will possess the relevant qualifications for this position and a qualifications matrix can be found on the person specification. If you would like to discuss if your qualification meets our qualified status, please do get in contact with us using the details below.  If you have

any queries about this, you can contact us at recruitment@aem.org.uk or contact

our school directly on 0115 960 9263. If you would like a chat with a member of

our team.

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. As part of this role, you will need to be comfortable in providing intimate care.

We require evidence to show your Right to Work in the UK (if applicable)

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 £13 per year. The first DBS check is included as part of the induction process.

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.