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Job Title - Trainee Tutor (Teaching Assistant)Location - East GrinsteadSalary - £23,368Start Date - ASAPHours - Monday to Friday, 8:45 - 5:00 (4:30 finish on a Friday) - 42 weeks a year across three termsYour new company We are recruiting on behalf of a small independent day school dedicated to providing specialised teaching for Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form pupils aged 4 to 19, who have an autistic diagnosis. Located just outside East Grinstead, they serve a wide range of Local authorities in the South East. Their mission is to help pupils develop the skills, understanding, and confidence needed to reach their full potential, enabling them to lead fulfilling and happy lives. Founded in 2004 by a group of parents who had been running home education programmes, their school was established with the aim of meeting each pupil's individual and autism-specific needs within a social school setting.The defining aspect of their approach is the use of individualised programmes for each pupil throughout the school day, based on Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), complemented by other supportive methods.Your new roleYou will be working as a Trainee Tutor (Teaching Assistant) based in one of the classrooms supporting the children with their learning and development. Some of your responsibilities will include:Educational
- Conduct individualised teaching sessions with assigned pupils.
- Collect and record data on delivered programmes.
- Assist in instructing pupils during extracurricular activities.
- Aim for full-time 1:1 teaching and key worker responsibilities.
- Supervise playtime and lunch on a rota basis.
- Contribute to curricular and teaching material production.
- Participate in staff meetings and training.
- Provide personal care when required.
- Work within a classroom team to deliver behaviour-based instruction to children with autism and related communication disorders.
Communication and Record Keeping:
- Contribute to home/school liaison and written reports for key children.
- Regularly upload evidence of pupils' progress.
- Actively participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for pupil learning.
Professional Development:
- Engage throughout the probationary period to meet competencies and targets.
- Undertake professional development on relevant issues as agreed by senior staff.
Physical Activities:
- Participate in regular physical activities with pupils, including swimming, horse riding, running, and trampolining.
What you'll need to succeed
- You will need some experience working in the care of educational sector with children and a basic understanding of child development.
- Ability to be able to communicate effectively with children, parents and other professionals in the school
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4+ or equivalent)
- Willingness to underake training
What you'll get in return
- Flexible working options available.
- Full training provided to become a Tutor/Teaching Assistant
- Competitive salary
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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