Apprentice Teaching Support Assistant - Ascent College

TEACHING SUPPORT ASSISTANT APPRENTICE

ASCENT COLLEGE

Positions across the16 – 25 College

 Term Time + 7 days

 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday

Pro rata salary: £12,413

Ascent 16 – 25 autism Specialist College is part of the newly named Remarkable Group; we have been established for over 50 years, providing the highest quality services for autistic young adults. Ascent College operates a 38-week independent specialist college for 16 to 25 year olds. We have an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding education and care to young people with Autism.

·        Would you like to work in the education sector but need experience and a TSA qualification at Level 3?

·        Would you like work with young people with autism and make a difference to their lives?

If so, our apprenticeship programme could be just what you are looking for!

We are proud to be working with Asset Training in searching for an enthusiastic TSA apprentice to join our hardworking team.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and ambitious individuals who are passionate about ensuring the best possible outcomes for our young people with autism; individuals who are keen to develop their skills and abilities as an apprentice in SEN and to contribute to the continued development and success of the college.

 The successful candidate will:

·        Be able to work as an individual, using own initiative as well as part of a team.

·        Be patient, friendly and have polite approach

·        Be self-motivated and enthusiastic

·        Be honest, trustworthy and reliable

What we offer

We offer our staff autism specific training to support with continuous professional development and we have a clear path for career progression. In addition to this our other benefits include an attractive pension scheme, free lunch, Employee Assist Programme, additional annual leave for long service, company sick pay, enhanced maternity pay plus much more.

To apply

Please visit our website at https://ascent.college/ to view the job description, personal specification and download an application form. Please note applications will only be accepted on the official application form and can be emailed to recruitment@remarkable-autism.org. Onsite visits are welcomed.

We would encourage all applicants that apply to be up to date with vaccinations including COVID 19 and be willing to show evidence unless medically exempt.

In accordance with the recent updates to KCSIE 2022 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting reference for all shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date: Sunday 4th June 2023 – 11:59pm

Interviews: Interviews: 19 June 2023 & 22 June 2023

Remarkable Autism Ltd operates a safer recruitment process. Appointment to the post will be subject to suitable references and an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check. Remarkable Autism Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.