What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: Teaching & Learning Assistant
Location: Holbrook School for Autism, Portway Holbrook DE56 0TE, or John O'Gaunts Way, Belper, DE56 0DB
Grade/Scale: Grade 07 (Point 08-11) Actual Salary £19,826 to £21,750
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 32.5 hours per week (part time hours will be considered pro-rata), 39 weeks per year (TTO)
The Holbrook School for Autism is a specialist school for children & young people aged 4-19 with autism and associated difficulties. Our students, may at times, display challenging behaviour related to their communication, social interaction and/or sensory processing difficulties.
Within a safe, structured and predictable environment, we deliver a person-centred curriculum that supports students in developing independence, confidence, academic and life skills. We strive to enable our students to participate fully in opportunities and experiences both in school and the wider community, so that students can make informed life choices.
We are seeking an outstanding TLA, to work with 4-19-year-olds with autism and learning disabilities. Reporting to the Class Teacher, the ideal candidate will have a level 2 qualification or equivalent, positive approach to behaviour support and experience of working with young people with complex needs, including ADHD, SLD, SEMH.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include: LGPS, Westfield Health membership and free parking.
For further information or visits to the school, please contact Lucy Hunt, Deputy Headteacher at Holbrook School for Autism, on 01332 880208, via email info@holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk or visit our website at Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website; CVs alone will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 01 December 2024 (23:59)
Interview date: week commencing 02 December 2024
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.