Teaching and Learning Assistant Sixth Form

at  Ambitious about Autism

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF AUTISTIC YOUNG PEOPLE? ARE YOU PATIENT, UNDERSTANDING, AND EAGER TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT? LOOK NO FURTHER! DUE TO GROWTH, WE HAVE AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO JOIN OUR DEDICATED TEAM AS A TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSISTANT AT OUR RENOWNED AUTISTIC SCHOOL.

At The Rise Sixth Form we aim to build aspirations, to inspire and to motivate students so that they have the opportunity to make the best choices in life and reach their full potential.
All students at The Rise Sixth Form will have a personalised timetable and will follow an individual learning programme designed to fulfil the aims and ambitions of the student. Also sixth form students will learn alongside staff and peers, and will be encouraged to develop their individuality and achieve their potential.
At our school, we believe in fostering a nurturing environment that celebrates the unique abilities and strengths of each student. As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. This is a chance to positively impact the lives of extraordinary individuals and make a genuine difference in their journey. When pupils are not in lessons located at the West Thames College they will be supported at the sixth form base. Staff will be on hand to help students prepare for lessons, support with coursework assignments, and help students review their learning and prepare for exams. Students will also be supported with time management, revision skills, essay writing and exam access and arrangements
We are looking for empathetic and adaptable individuals, who thrive under pressure and have a natural ability to solve challenges. You will also need physical and emotional resilience to work with young people with a primary diagnosis of Autism, some of whom have other complex needs. You will be keen to use our positive behavioural approach, have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY SHOULD WE RECEIVE AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE. APPLY TODAY AND START YOUR EXCITING CAREER WITH THE RISE SCHOOL!

Why join us?

• We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities to support your personal and professional development
• We offer a wide range of wellbeing activities including yoga, cooking classes and zumba
• Competitive annual salary and pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family and personal life
• Free Perkbox subscription offering benefits of particular services at reduced costs

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

• Location:The Rise 6th Form
• Salary:Salary £ TLA Point 5-9 £21,895 - £22,514
• Contract Type:Full Time
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Closing Date:10 July 2024

Please refer the Job description for details