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Autism Support Assistant

Thornhill Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA

This job expired on 14 December 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 December 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 December 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • 36 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 4 (NJC scale points 6 – 8) actual salary £19602-£20324

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support? This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team of staff at Thornhill Academy, part of Consilium Academies who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

We are seeking to appoint a talented and committed individual to join our Learning Support Department here at Thornhill Academy. The role of the Autism Support Assistant will be to support students with autism on a 1:1 and small group basis The postholder will also work under the instruction/guidance of a teacher, to provide specific work/care/support programmes. To enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

The successful candidate should be supportive of the ethos and values of the school and have the ability to encourage and motivate our students. We are looking for someone with a sense of humour, who understands the importance of developing a positive culture in our organisation and has high expectations of their pupils. The successful candidates will present the best possible example of professional standards to colleagues.

What the school offers its staff

Thornhill Academy is an 11 to 16 secondary academy, with 574 students and occupies a large site in close proximity to Sunderland City Centre. Thornhill offers students and staff rewarding and deeply engaging experiences, and supports them on their journey to become inspirational and reflective practitioners, improving life for all in our community.

At Thornhill we take pride in developing each individual pupil to achieve their potential and make a positive contribution to society. We provide a safe, happy and nurturing environment in which we challenge all to strive for personal accomplishment.

Our Aims are to create an environment in which all take responsibility for their actions, behaviour and learning; relishing challenges and learning from failures. We want to create a safe, supportive and happy working environment in which diversity is celebrated and pupils and staff thrive.

Thornhill Academy is a fantastic school and I believe it is our job to develop a lifelong passion for learning through high quality teaching which fosters curiosity and promotes independence. We are committed to recognising and developing the whole child: physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually, creating active and responsible citizens who lead a successful and fulfilling life.

Our young people tell us they are very happy here and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure a successful experience for all.

Further details about the role

To apply please download and complete the attached application form. Please note we do not accept CV’s. We ask that all completed application forms are sent to David Gilboy-Dodds at David.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

The closing date for applications is 14th December 2022 at 9am

Interviews will take place on 16th December 2022

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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Autism Support Assistant - Thornhill Recruitment Pack- December 22.pdf - 284 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thornhill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 578 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Thornhill Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: david.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornhill-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Thornhill Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email david.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com.

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