Teaching Assistant

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Teaching Assistant to join a School based in Hillingdon.

• £23,500 per annum (not pro rata)
• 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Permanent, Term time only hours!
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend
• Previous experience of working with pupils and young people with Autism is highly desirable!
• This role does not offer sponsorship.

At the School, they provide specialist education for 185 pupils, aged between 3.5 and 19. Located across two sites, their Secondary School supports around 125 students. Their students are taught in smaller class sizes and all students work towards a variety of qualifications dependent on their needs and ability.

The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. They provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

The opportunity

As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people they care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go.

Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too.

Who they are looking for

You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.

Their schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in their safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of their team will be in touch.

Previous experience of working with pupils and young people with Autism is highly desirable!

Why join?

• They are a values-driven organisation that puts people first
• Develop great experience, skills and understanding of Autism and complex needs
• They provide continuous professional development to take your career further
• Funded accredited courses including Diplomas or NVQ’s to develop your career
• They build their bonds through a great social events calendar
• Their Your Wellbeing Matters initiative provides total support
• Their Employees Rewards Hub offers great rewards such as discount vouchers and discounted Gym Memberships

And that’s not all, they they place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in their services at the heart of everything they do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC2125410 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.