HELEN ALLISON SCHOOL: Classroom Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

Start Date: Sep 2016

Hours: 37 hours per week (Part Time Considered)

Salary: £12,722 per annum + £429 per annum area allowance

Who we are looking for:

Individuals who have a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism, supporting autistic children or adults on the autism spectrum live the life they choose.

We are looking for:

• Patient, inspiring, caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people


• Good listeners, able to report and record information accurately


• Team players, able to work independently with little support as required


• Resilient, able to work proactively with challenging behaviour


• Willing and able to provide personal care to individuals


• Individuals who value diversity, health and safety and are committed to safe working practices

You may also have

• a personal connection to autism or a desire to work with people with autism


• real life experience supporting autistic adults or children with autism in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Closing Date: 14/07/2016 at 18:00

Interviews: Friday 22nd July 2016

Information about the school

The Helen Allison School is part of the National Autistic Society. We are experts in autism, and believe in helping every child and young person who joins our school to learn and enjoy their education to the full. Our staff develop warm and supportive relationships with student and use their knowledge of autism to help each student to find out the best possible way for them to learn.

Helen Allison School provides specialist education and care for 70 children and young people with autism spectrum disorders, aged 5-19 years. This includes residential accommodation for 8 students on a 38 week basis, and a flexi boarding service.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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