Teaching Assistant (Autism Hub)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus 1 week)

Working Pattern: 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: Pathway 3, £19,778 - £21,091 (FTE £26,409 - £28,163) plus an allowance of £1,331 per annum

Site: Welbourne Primary Academy

Closing Date:  9am on Monday 31^st March

Start Date:  ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Are you passionate about supporting children with autism?

Do you have the skills and dedication to make a positive impact in their educational journey? If so, Welbourne Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for you!

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant (Autism Hub) at Welbourne Primary Academy, you will work alongside the hub team to support individual students or groups of students. You will help children access the mainstream setting and take responsibility for planning, preparing, and delivering lessons to individual children or small groups within the hub, under the supervision of hub teaching staff. Your responsibilities include supporting pupils to access learning at an appropriate level, providing specialist learning support, and establishing supportive relationships with pupils. You will also adapt activities for individual needs, promote inclusion, and understand the specific needs of pupils with autism.

To excel in this role, you will need a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English, and a willingness to undertake appropriate first aid training. Experience in supporting pupils with autism, promoting good behaviour, and providing detailed feedback to teachers is essential. You should have the ability to work as part of a team, support the use of ICT in learning activities, and develop pupils' competence and independence.

About Them

Welbourne Primary Academy is dedicated to providing outstanding educational experiences for their students. They have a hub for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder called the Delta class, which is a Local Authority provision providing an Enhanced Resource base for up to eight children from Year 2 to Year 6. The children work on individualized educational programs, guided by their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) as well as the National Curriculum.

Their values are at the HEART of everything they do: Honesty, Excellence, Aspiration, Respect, and Teamwork. They believe in being truthful, striving for the best, aiming high, respecting everyone and everything, and working together supportively. They offer a welcoming and collaborative workplace where your contributions are recognised and appreciated, and where you can make a real difference in the lives of their students. They offer opportunities for professional growth and development. 

Why work for them?

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” 

Join TDET, where 95% of their new employees highly rate their induction programs. Benefit from the unwavering support of their dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Multi Academy Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147096/EDV-2025-WPA-58665

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, they are committed to equality of opportunity for all. They welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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