Teaching Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Helen Allison School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-6046-193S
• Posted:27/03/2025
• Pay:£20,358 - £20,621 plus £472.93 outer fringe
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:24/04/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:w/c 28/04/2025

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Who we are looking for:    

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism, supporting autistic children and adults on the autism spectrum to live the lives they choose. 

About you: 

• Patient, inspiring, caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people 

• Good listener, able to report and record information accurately 

• Team player and able to work independently with little support as required 

• Resilient, able to work proactively with challenging behaviour 

• Willing and able to provide personal care to individuals as required 

• Individuals who value diversity, health and safety and are committed to safe working practice 

To view the job description please click here.

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What we can offer you:  

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme  

• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences  

• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Apple and loads more!  

• Healthcare Cash Plan  

• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary  

• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)  

• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme   

• Free access to the Headspace App 

• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card  

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About our application process:  

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.  

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We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.  

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.  

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.  

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.  

We are an equal opportunities employer.  Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.   

Information about the school

Who we are:

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.

We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.

We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.

We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Amelia Branch
• Address:Helen Allison School, Longfield Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0EW
• Telephone: 01474 814878
• Email: HRHub@nas.org.uk

Fax: 01474 812033