Teaching Assistant G6

Ivy House School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant. The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a special school environment, supporting children with autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and complex needs. The successful candidate will tailor provision to enable learners to thrive and reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in a special school setting.
• Experience supporting students in informal, pre‑formal, and semi‑formal curricula.
• Ability to tailor provision for learners with autism, PMLD, and complex needs.
• Strong collaboration skills with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities across a variety of pathways.
• Assist in individualizing curriculum and daily routines to meet students’ needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic support.
• Facilitate small group and one‑to‑one sessions as required.

Employee Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Generous holiday entitlement (37 days rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays)
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Discounts for teachers, eye tests, cycle to work scheme
• Access to Institute of Education and professional development programmes.

Remuneration & Working Hours

Salary: £19,796 – £21,808. Working hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days for INSET. Contract type: Fixed term with permanent options.

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