Teaching Assistant 3 - ASD Provision

St Mary’s School

Teaching Assistant 3 – ASD Provision

Permanent - Term Time Only

30 hours per week

39 weeks worked per year/46.20 weeks paid per year

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, based across East Sussex, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools, a large countywide alternative provision and a vocational free school. We strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.

The main responsibility of the post will be to assist in the planning and implementation of activity/behaviour programmes for students. You will also be asked to assist in the planning and implementation of interventions to support individual needs related to students’ social, emotional, cognitive or self-regulation needs and to work directly with pupils (1-2-1 with targeted individuals and in small groups) and assisting in preparation of resources.

The ideal candidate will be empathetic in their interactions with students, and able to act as a positive role model and mentor to both students and other members of staff in the department.

Other qualities required will include being able to work collaboratively as part of a team and build good relationships with students and colleagues within St Mary’s School. Our young people have social, emotional and mental health needs and therefore resilience and a good sense of humour would be beneficial.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with young people who have complex needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.  A recognised Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification to Level 2/3 would also be beneficial. A willingness to develop knowledge and skills through comprehensive training opportunities is essential. While some experience of working with vulnerable young people is preferable, it is not essential and appropriate training can be provided for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our pupils. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued.

For an application pack, please visit bottom of this advert to download an application form and job description. 

Closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 23rd September 2024

Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

For further information about The Trust and St Mary’s, please visit SABDEN’s website by clicking here: www.sabden.org.uk

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).