Autism Provision Teaching Assistant

This part-time teaching assistant post sits in the autism base at Explorer, the Wallington site of Avenue Primary Academy, part of Cirrus Primary Academy Trust. The work centres on supporting children with autism spectrum disorder to learn, with therapeutic activities built into lessons and playtimes. Hours are 32.5 a week in term time, with a start as soon as possible. Applicants need a good understanding of autism and an enhanced DBS check, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Support children with autism to access lessons, using suitable scaffolding
• Enhance children's learning within the ASD base
• Deliver a varied and balanced education tailored to each child's needs
• Weave therapeutic activities into lessons and playtimes, in line with EHCPs
• Contribute to high standards of teaching and learning as part of the base team

• Good understanding of autism
• Fluent English to communicate with pupils, parents and staff
• Flexibility
• Ability to work as part of a proactive, dedicated team

• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition from teaching check
• Signed declaration of offences, with references requested before interview
• Able to work in the UK from the Wallington location, not from overseas

• Commitment to enhancing children's learning
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• LGPS or TPS pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff recognition awards
• Staff charter
• CPD courses and networking with practitioners across the Trust