Teaching and Learning Assistant

As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will support autistic pupils to access education, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals. You will provide both one-to-one and group support, helping pupils to participate in learning, social, and community activities in a safe and structured environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to individualised support plans and ensure that each pupil is supported in a person-centred, autism-informed way that maximises their potential and wellbeing. What You'll Do

• Support pupils to access learning, leisure, and social activities both in school and the wider community
• Assist in implementing individual support and care plans tailored to each pupil's needs
• Provide a safe, supportive, and structured environment that promotes wellbeing and independence
• Work collaboratively with families, teachers, and other professionals
  
  A positive and compassionate approach to supporting autistic children and young people
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with pupils and colleagues
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Patience, flexibility, and resilience in a dynamic environment, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential. About the School Sybil Elgar is an outstanding specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 4 ½ to 22 years old. We have over 50 years experience in providing a holistic and personalised education within a caring and safe environment. Our creative approach, and focus on independent life skills help every autistic child to learn and develop.

This role is a permanent full-time role for 37 hours per week, term-time only. What we can offer you Pension - Auto-enrolled pension scheme. Training - Great induction and training, including autism training. Discounts - Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple). Healthcare - Cash plan for permanent staff. Life Assurance - 2x your base salary. Flexible Benefits - Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension. Support - 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling. Mindfulness - Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends. Blue Light Card - Eligibility for discounts.