Teaching and Learning Assistant
Spring School
Kingston upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLA Point 5-9 £21,895-£22,514 (Actual Salary)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024 (although we are able to offer a May 2024 start as well)
- Apply by:
- 14 April 2024
Job overview
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Autistic young people? Do you believe in the power of education to unlock their potential and nurture their learning potential? If so, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team at our brand-new school for autistic young people in Kingston, Spring School.
Spring School will give pupils the support and challenge they need to reach their full learning potential. The school will have academic, personal, social and independent targets to provide autistic pupils with ambitious aspirations. Pupils will work towards gaining academic and vocational qualifications, that will help them succeed in the world beyond school.
As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the development of our students, creating a safe and engaging space for them to thrive. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing person centred, day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and pupil sessions
- Supervise and support our pupils to engage in community-based learning and educational visits.
- Use your creativity daily to support lesson plans through preparing materials and resources.
- Support our pupils to develop crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.
We are looking for:
- Compassion: A deep understanding and empathy for the challenges faced by autistic young people.
- Patience: The ability to provide consistent, patient, and encouraging support.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt teaching methods and approaches to suit individual needs.
- Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset to work alongside educators, therapists, and families.
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful Work: Make a genuine impact on the lives of autistic young people and contribute to their personal and academic growth.
- Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in special education.
- Supportive Community: Join a close-knit team that values your insights and celebrates every achievement, big or small.
Come make a difference with us – apply today!
Interview date- Thursday 18th April 2024
Closing date- Friday 12th April 2024
Start date- September 2024 (although we are able to offer a May 2024 start as well)
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
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Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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About Spring School
- Spring School
- 15 Coombe Street, Kingston upon Thames
- KT2 7AB
- United Kingdom
It is an immense privilege to have been appointed the head of Spring School and to lead the development of this fantastic new provision for autistic pupils.
Spring School has been set up to address a growing need for more specialist education provision for autistic children and young people in Kingston. It is run by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust, who already have two successful special schools and a further education college, providing excellent education to hundreds of autistic children and young people across London and the Home Counties.
Spring School will build on the Trust’s innovative approach to autism education, which is called the Ambitious Approach. At its heart, the approach is centred around improving the quality of life of autistic young people while they are in education and ensuring this quality of life continues into adulthood.
We will equip young people with the academic qualifications and personal skills needed to thrive in school and beyond. We will offer pupils the best of both worlds: special needs provision combined with a curriculum that follows the national curriculum.
Working in partnership with young people, parents and carers and the whole community, we will develop a wonderful new learning environment where autistic young people can reach their academic potential, strive for independence and lead rich and fulfilling lives.
Andy Nowak, Head of Spring School
Spring School is a special school dedicated to educating autistic pupils aged 4–19.
Our vision is to create a school where autistic children can learn, thrive, achieve and belong. We will offer a model of best practice for autistic children with social communication needs who can learn under a broadly age-related curriculum. In practice, this means:
- Pupils will obtain the best possible outcomes in terms of academic and personal development, based on their needs, aspirations, and priorities and feel proud of what they learn and achieve
- Pupils will have a sense of competence and self-worth with good mental health, well-being, and long-term life chances beyond school.
- Pupils will be directly involved in decisions about their learning and future.
- Families will have the confidence that their children are in a safe environment and are being guided toward greater independence.
- Families will be provided with the tools they need to support their children beyond school and feel they are key members of the school community with their voices heard.
Spring School will give pupils the support and challenge they need to reach their full learning potential. The school will have academic, personal, social and independent targets to provide autistic pupils with ambitious aspirations. Pupils will work towards gaining academic and vocational qualifications, that will help them succeed in the world beyond school.
Partnership working is at the core of the school’s vision. Our school model is designed to offer the best of both special and mainstream education through close collaboration with local mainstream providers, including Chessington School. We will work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising the importance of co-production in supporting children’s learning and development.
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