Supply Teaching Assistant, Southport

Are you looking for a role where you feel fulfilled knowing that you and your team have made a difference to the amazing young people you support? And where the days you work can fit around your lifestyle? Peterhouse is a non-maintained Specialist School for pupils with Autism aged 5-19 in Southport. We are looking for enthusiastic Supply Teaching Assistants with a passion for supporting exceptional children and a creative approach to meeting needs and enhancing curriculum delivery. As a Supply Teaching Assistant you will support children across school on an individual basis and in group situations to support their learning. As part of your role you will also work collaboratively with the education team, as well as the community to create a welcoming environment where all children and parents feel valued and supported. We want pupils to be excited about coming to school and love learning. We want them to be motivated and challenged as they thrive in a school that understands their individuality and celebrates their unique qualities and strengths. Most of all, we are committed to providing every learner with the tools and strategies to become a successful autistic adult. Supply TAs work variable hours to cover for staff absences and provide additional support where it is most needed, across all classes and age groups. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a specialist education setting, and grow your skills! Our successful candidates will be selected based on their commitment and enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills to achieve the very best for our learners and their individual development. What do we offer?

• An innovative and dynamic school with good established practices, a sound financial position and a future place of growth;
• Learners who enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
• A stable, friendly and committed staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid annual leave and other employment benefits
• A team of leaders, teachers and staff that are welcoming, skilled and dedicated to our pupils
  
  In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here's a brief run-down of a few of them:
• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.