ASD Teaching Assistant - Permanant - Reed : Job Details

• Annual Salary: £21,995.67 - £23,514.45
• Location: Smallfield, Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only

Reed Education are supporting a beautiful school based in Smallfield who are looking for a bright & talented individual to join their dedicated team as a Teaching Assistant, where the school provide a nurturing environment for students aged 7-11 with communication and social interaction difficulties, typically associated with Autism. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on their students’ lives and their families.

• Establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils to help them feel safe and enjoy their learning experience.
• Promote and encourage independence and personal development.
• Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day-to-day running of the class.
• Adapt to the varying and changing needs of the school and undertake any necessary tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Occasionally provide physical intervention, with full training provided.
• Promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development, and spiritual well-being.

• GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Experience of working in a special school environment is highly desirable.
• Team TEACH Training (desirable).

• Life assurance.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• £1000 Welcome bonus, payable in two instalments: 50% after successful completion of probation and 50% after one year of service.
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Car lease scheme.
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio, and many more.

Apply here. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

Please note that this advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Candidates shortlisted might be subject to an online search.