ASD Support Assistant

We are seeking to appoint colleagues who can support pupils with ASD both within the specialist provision (ARP) and the wider school. The successful candidates will assist with whole school development of ASD and provide classroom support by responding to pupils needs under the direction of the classroom teacher.

• Have experience of supporting pupils in a learning environment.
• Hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent or experience.
• Have experience of using ICT to support pupils in the classroom including school IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Have the ability to demonstrate emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
  
  We have 3 posts available, term time only plus 5 training days and part time 35 hours per week;
• 2 x permanent posts
• 1 x fixed term to cover maternity until 06/02/2026, Our school is one of seven primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.
Benfield School is a fully inclusive 11-16 school it has a distinct ethos with strong sense of support and loyalty. Excellent relationships between students and staff and a purposeful learning environment is evident in lessons and around the modernised site. With this foundation, students have a strong platform to be confident, happy and are able to achieve their aspiration. In return we offer:
• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured - the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.