Were on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing worklife balance!**Job Title: Primary Teaching AssistantLocation: Syon Early Years, IsleworthSalary: £20,931 per annumHours: 40 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for aPrimary Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Syon Early Years inIsleworth, London, part of Options Autism.**The opportunityEnjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact pupil’s lives. Joinan amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupilsachieve far more than they ever expected.As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliantpupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the verybest from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and mayhave additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on youto guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, withplenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will takeresponsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them todevelop as individuals and engage with the world.You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharingyour skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as youalways dreamed you could go.Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, withlots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice andguidance too.Who we are looking forYou will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, bothindoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive andcaring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoorexperiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.Our early years environment is built on great teamwork and mutual support. Ifyou enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experienceand learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and amember of our team will be in touch.About usSyon Early Years is an Early Years setting in Isleworth, London built usingour expertise in special education needs. We have recognised a need for thistype of support for pupils and families, whose needs may not be met inmainstream settings.We offer care for pupils with a diagnosis, or emerging traits, of ASC or ADHDand pupils with sensory communication or social needs. Some of the benefitsinclude: Purpose built; bespoke environment tailored to the needs of our pupils Supported by years of expertise in educational provision for pupils with special educational needs Fully trained staff that benefit from specialist neurodiversity, therapeutic and clinical training Ability to work with pupils with or without a confirmed diagnosis andor Education Health and Care Plan - EHCP Supporting parents and carers to navigate the path to diagnosis or securing a EHCP We offer bespoke personalised care that allows each pupils needs to beaddressed and their capabilities fully realised. With full and part timeplacements available we are a flexible, safe and nurturing environment forpupils to develop and grow.Why join Options Autism?We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.Benefits**Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptionalreward package including:** Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you,including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - _inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support._And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and youngpeople. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successfulapplicants to a fully enhanced DBS.#1
