Teaching and Learning Assistant

Autism Helpline; City of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading autism support organization is seeking a Teaching and Learning Assistant based in London to support autistic children at Sybil Elgar School. This full-time role requires a caring, resilient individual who can work independently as well as in a team. You will contribute to the education and well-being of pupils, making a significant difference in their lives. This position offers excellent benefits including a pension scheme and training development opportunities.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for working in autism support.
• Personal connection to autism is a plus.
• Real life experience with autistic individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during the day at the school.
• Work with autistic children and young people.
• Ensure safety and well-being in the learning environment.

Skills

Patient, inspiring, caring

Good listening and reporting skills

Team player

Resilience in challenging situations

Ability to provide personal care

Job description

Teaching and Learning Assistant – The National Autistic Society

Join us as a Teaching and Learning Assistant at The National Autistic Society.

At the National Autistic Society, we have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an individual who has a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism, supporting autistic children and adults on the autism spectrum to live the lives they choose. This role is based in our school, and the main part of your role will be to support our pupils during the day. This advert is for a full‑time, permanent position – 37 hours per week.

Your Qualities

• Patient, inspiring, caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people
• Good listener, able to report and record information accurately
• Team player and able to work independently with little support as required
• Resilient, able to work proactively with challenging behaviour
• Willing and able to provide personal care to individuals as required
• Individuals who value diversity, health and safety and are committed to safe working practice

You May Also Have

• a personal connection to autism or a desire to work with people with autism
• real life experience supporting autistic adults or children with autism in a paid or voluntary capacity

What We Can Offer You

• Auto‑enrolled Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for term‑time only staff)
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2 × base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary‑sacrifice benefits and other flexible benefits – private health, dental insurance, car salary‑sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Location

Sybil Elgar School – FEU Site (Woodlands)

Mill Hill Road, W38RR.

Application Process

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact Marius Roteliuc at [e-mail]

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism. The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex‑offenders.