Trainee Teacher

Teaching, Learning Support Assistant, and Nursery Worker Roles

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to join a dedicated teaching support team?

We have fantastic opportunities available at this school, a day school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, specialising in education for autistic children aged 4:19.

Whats On Offer

• Access to a wide range of funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education.
• Experience with children of varying ages and abilities.
• Opportunities to use behaviour-driven teaching strategies and interventions to encourage positive outcomes and development.
  
  

Role Details: As a member of the team, you will work within small classes both individually and in groups. Your responsibilities will include designing, planning, and delivering teaching sessions to support pupils' learning and progression, as well as improving their social and emotional development.

• Provide teaching and support to pupils following individualised curriculums.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and activities, focusing on communication and life skills.
• Support pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice.
• Provide behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life.
• Assist with personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding).
• Monitor pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child's needs.
• Assist with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time.
  
  

• Salary: GBP23,000 per annum plus a GBP1,000 joining bonus and regular salary progression based on the completion of training.
• Full-time hours: 36.75 hours per week.
• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 08:45am - 04:45pm
• Tuesday: 08:45am - 05:30pm
• Friday: 08:45am - 04:30pm
• Part-time working is also considered: 3 or 4 days per week (must include a Tuesday).
  
  

• 56 days school holiday plus bank holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles, including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor.
• Additional opportunities to broaden your skills, such as becoming a Mental Health First Aider or a School Council Representative.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists.
• Staff wellbeing and support facilities.
• Enrolment in our pension scheme.
• Term-time only working.
• Comprehensive funded training pathways.
• Transport provided between school and central Guildford where needed.
  
  

• Access to a wide range of Education and Childcare courses, including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 and 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties, and Teaching and Learning.
• Behaviour analysis-specific qualifications, including Teaching Ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert)).
• Masters in High Incidence and Disabilities worth up to GBP13,000.
• Regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism, and more.
  
  

• Professional, personal, or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities.
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language and Maths or equivalent.
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges.
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required.
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
  
  

How: Interested candidates are encouraged to explore the career opportunities in SEN education. Hit Apply now or call Paul Hirchfield for more information.

Join them and be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of children with autism.