teaching assistant jobs

Calling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Nursery Workers…..

• Are you looking to build a promising career in Special Educational Needs?
• Would you like access to a wide range of fully funded qualification and training opportunities?
• Do you have a passion for helping others and want to learn more about supporting autistic children?

If this sounds like you, at Jigsaw School we have a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with an interest in behaviourally based teaching to join our team!

Working one to one with pupils within small classes and in groups, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development. You will receive extensive training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils as well as receiving support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts. All whilst making a real difference to the lives of autistic young people.

Benefits of a Teaching Role at Jigsaw School

• £1000 joining bonus and Regular pay progression
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles such as Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
• An impressive range of fully funded training pathways
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
• Term time only working
• Free Parking or Transport from Guildford and Cranleigh to school and back each day
• Company benefits including – pension scheme, performance related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme

Training & Development Opportunities

• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including CABAS teaching ranks, Certification with the UK Society for Behaviour Analysis (UKBA(Cert) & UKiBA (Cert)) and the 40-hour Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) course )
• Masters qualification in (High Incidence & Disabilities) and/or (Behaviour Analysis)
• PROACT SCIPr UK – Behaviour Management and Instructor Training
• Support, mentorship and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised ABA Experts
• Extensive and regular industry training in First Aid, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Support, Personal Care, Autism, Leadership & Line Management to name a few
• Opportunities to broaden your skills and join different committees and working groups relating to Mental Health, Staff Voice, ED&I, Ethics, Emergency Medical Response and much more

Responsibilities of the role

• Working 1 to 1 within small classes encouraging pupils learning and progression as well as improving their social and emotional development.
• Providing teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculum plans
• Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills
• Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development
• Supporting pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
• Confident working with pupils with a high level of need which may include dysregulated behaviours
• Confident supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations
• Commitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and training
• A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude

Salary: £26458 FTE (£23,000 PA Pro rata - based on 36.75 hours per week term time only)

Contract terms: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:45am-4:45pm, Tuesday: 8:45am-5:30pm, Friday 8:45am-4:30pm (Part Time working options can be considered)

Find out more and apply please visit our dedicated careers website at https://careersatjigsaw.co.uk

Please Note: This role is also known as Trainee CABAS Teacher, Trainee SEN Teacher, SEN Behaviour Analyst and SEN Teaching Assistant

ABOUT JIGSAW

Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity inspired by autism in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education,

vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.

Jigsaw Trust incorporates: Jigsaw CABAS School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and JigsawPlus a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises: Café on the Park providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and Jigsaw GARDENworks enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Graduate

Pay: From £26,458.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Shuttle service provided
• Store discount

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person