Primary Teaching Assistant

Portfield is a Specialist school, where we support children with autism, along with other learning complexities. Our school is made up of 3 phases – Primary, Secondary and 6th Form. As a Teaching Assistant, you would support our students, either within our primary or secondary phase.

Due to the opening of a new class, we are recruiting for Teaching Assistants to join our Early Years phase, supporting students between the ages of 4-6 years old.

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About You

For this role, we are looking for someone who:

• Can provide clear communication ​
• Doesn’t mind getting dirty and messy
• Is happy to support with personal care – nappies and toilet training
• Can take part in any exercise and activities required
• Can use their initiative where needed
• Is good at interacting with children

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We pride ourselves on our Values – Resilience, Partnership, Courage, Care and Curiosity.  If you share these values, we want to hear from you! Experience is not essential for this role as we will provide you with all the tools you need to succeed.

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To be considered for this role, you must complete the application form, in line with keeping children safe in education.

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The role

Aiding the Teacher, you will assist preparing for lessons and helping to deliver the curriculum. You will help in a class of up to 9 students understand lesson activities to support their learning and develop important life skills to prepare them for adulthood. You will need to record and report all achievements, progress and development. Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting the students in class life, so they can reach their full potential.

This role can be challenging and physically demanding at times, so communication, enthusiasm and resilience is key. Watching our students thrive and succeed is a testament to the positive impact our team have. This role is unbelievably rewarding and you will have the ongoing support from our experienced leadership team.

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Hours of work:

Monday – 08:30am – 4pm

Tuesday – 08:30am – 4:30pm

Wednesday – 08:30am – 4pm

Thursday – 08:30am – 4pm

Friday – 08:30am – 3:30pm

You will have the chance to work with specialist facilities: such as our therapy pool and sensory rooms, creating unique and inspiring environments. ​

In addition, to the feel good factor

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  • The opportunity to join our neurodiversity Network led by colleagues to ensure the voice of neurodiverse people remains central to our thinking and decision making
  • A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development
  • 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.
  • The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period.
  • Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
  • Access to our exclusive benefits portal, Empower, which gives you money off shops, restaurants, and days out, and access to our Wellbeing hub to support your physical, emotional and financial health.
  • We partner with leading companies to bring you free mortgage advice, home health testing and access to fertility support.
  • A cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental appointments.
  • A generous employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer to join our charity
  • A 24 Hour Employee Assistance programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
  • We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.

If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed).

Carly will be happy to help!  ​

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Apply now by completing the application form, in line with our safeguarding commitment we are unable to progress any application with only a CV.

If you would prefer the application form in a different format or need any help, please contact Carly ​on (phone number removed).

All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

If you want to learn more click here or take a look or come and meet us as we are always happy to show people around our school and the specialist facilities we have created including Forest school classroom, Sensory Multi use games area, Sensory rooms, Swimming pool and a rotunda to name just a few.

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Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We ​will ​ensure ​that ​all our recruitment and ​selection ​practices ​reflect this.  Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

All successful candidates ​will ​be​subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.