Teaching Assistant Level 3 SAN (Autism Resource Provision)

From the advert

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 at Saint Paul's Catholic High School in the Autism Resource Provision.

The role:

• To provide high-quality, personalised support to pupils with autism within the school’s Autism Resource Provision, enabling them to regulate, engage in learning, develop independence and participate as fully as possible in school life.
• To work closely with teachers, the Resource Provision team, pastoral staff, families and relevant professionals to understand and respond to individual pupils’ needs. They will use a calm, consistent and autism-informed approach to support pupils with communication, sensory, emotional and behavioural regulation, while promoting positive relationships and increasing pupils’ confidence and independence.
• To contribute to the delivery of personalised learning programmes and interventions, supporting pupils both within the Resource Provision and, where appropriate, in mainstream lessons and wider school activities.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children or young people with SEND, ideally including pupils with autism.
• Have a good understanding of autism and the potential impact of communication, sensory processing, anxiety and environmental demands on a young person’s ability to regulate and learn.
• Be able to establish positive, respectful and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Have a calm, patient and consistent approach, particularly when supporting pupils experiencing anxiety or dysregulation.
• Be able to recognise individual differences and adapt their approach accordingly.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Be able to follow individualised plans and implement agreed strategies consistently.
• Have the ability to encourage independence while providing appropriate levels of support.
• Be able to maintain accurate records and communicate observations clearly.
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and improving outcomes for young people.
• Be willing to undertake relevant training and continue developing their knowledge and practice.
• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
• Act with the utmost integrity at all times

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• Close links and group support from other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
• o A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• o A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
  
• o Flu vaccination clinics
• o Eyecare vouchers

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with the Senior Leadership Team. Please contact Angie Ridgway, Headteacher's PA on a.ridgway@st-paulshigh.net to make arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position, you should complete the Application Form by clicking 'Apply Now'. You should read the notes to applicants, privacy notice, job description and person specification.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

[1] Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.