Autism School Support

Are you a caring person, who has always wanted to a career supporting the most vulnerable children in the community but not know what qualifications or training you need? Or have you been in education already and are disillusioned with the emphasis on exam results and OFSTED inspections? Or are you a graduate who wants to get valuable experience working in a psychological or educational enviroment?

If so, you may be surprised to hear that specific teaching assistant training or experience is not required - Schools are far more interested in personalities (caring, patient, resilient), motivations and passions. There is not a one size fits all and the best TAs come from a variety of backgrounds. Here's just a few of the best examples:

• Graduates: especially art, drama, psychology and criminology
• Youth leaders
• Support workers
• Carers and Babysitters
• Sports coaches

We are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to start now and in September in a specialist autism school in Thornbury. When I first walked into this school I was taken aback by the clear passion and care of its support team (and the smell of chlorine from the Hydro pool!). With a soft play area and forest school, every day is made fun and progress is determined on all aspects of development rather than just SATS results. If you want to be a part of changing lives and you think you are the right fit. Please get in touch immediately - I look forward to your hearing from you. 

A quick snapshot:

• Thornbury location
• Easy to get to on public transport from UWE campus
• Monday to Frioday 8:30 to 3:30
• Immediate start or September start
• permanent contracts offered after an initial trial period

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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