LSA Needed - £1000 Welcome Bonus!

• Hourly Salary: £12.31 - £13.16 (£21,995.67 - £23,514.45 actual salary dependent on qualifications) + £1000 WELCOME BONUS!*
• Location: Effingham, Surrey
• Job Type: Term time only, 40 hours per week

We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support our teacher within the class at our school in the beautiful scenic Effingham, Surrey. This role is ideal for someone who has a passion for making a difference in the lives of autistic students aged between 11 – 16, who have associated behavioural and communication difficulties, and some with multiple learning difficulties.

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils in accordance with the school’s policies.
• Providing feedback on pupil behaviour, relationships, and attitudes.
• Supporting positive behaviour and concentration levels, adapting to changes or escalations in behaviour.
• Establishing positive relationships with pupils to support them in feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn.
• Promoting and encouraging independence and personal development while maintaining high expectations of behaviour.
• Implementing and adjusting learning activities as agreed with the teacher, reinforcing learning concepts.
• Supporting learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Implementing learning activities and experiences, supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum.

• Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting.
• A recognised qualification at Level 2 or above in Support work for Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent is desirable.
• GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD.
• Ability to provide consistent support to children.
• Positive and creative in meeting pupils’ individual needs.
• Ability to take part in the school’s behaviour support approach, including physical intervention where necessary.

• £1000 Welcome bonus* (terms apply).
• Life assurance and Pension.
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Car lease scheme.
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Free membership to Health cash back plan.

To apply, please press 'Apply' or speak to Katie in our Croydon office. Please note you will also be required to fill out an additional application form at the School's request. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

Please note that shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search. This advert may be removed at any time without prior notice if the position is filled.

*The Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year of service.