Job Description

Calling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Workers and Nursery School Workers!

We have some fantastic opportunities available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our teaching team at Jigsaw School!

This role will give you access a wide range of fully funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education whilst also gaining a breadth of experience with children of varying ages and abilities!

We have what it takes to help you build a career in SEN education!

Salary:

23,000

per annum (12.72 per hour) plus regular salary progression based on completion of training. 1000 joining bonus

Hours:

36.75 hours per week -

Full time:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

08:45am - 04:45pm,

Tuesday

08:45am - 05:30pm and

Friday

08:45am - 04:30pm -

Part Time working is also considered - 3 or 4 days (Minimum of Tues, Thurs and Friday)

Holiday:

56 days school holiday + Bank holidays

How will you contribute to the team?

Provide teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculums Plan Prepare and deliver lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication skills and life skills Support pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice Provide behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life Provide personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding) Monitor pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child's needs Assist with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

Why choose Jigsaw School?

Market leading salary 1000 joining bonus Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase as soon as 6 months from starting Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor Additional opportunities to broaden your skills including Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists Staff wellbeing and support facilities Enrolment into our pension scheme Term time only working Range of comprehensive funded training pathways Transport between school and central Guildford where needed

Funded Training & Qualifications!

Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert)) Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to 13,000 Additionally, all staff will also receive regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more

What will you need to apply?

Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations

Please note: At Jigsaw School the role of Trainee SEN Teacher is also known as 'SEN Teaching Assistant' or 'Trainee CABAS Teacher'

For this role we welcome applications from those with no sectoral experience - We are committed to staff development and will help you to develop the skills and expertise you need! All you will need is a keen interest in learning disabilities and a strong passion for helping others.

We are also keen to accommodate flexible working request for both part time hours and part time days per week. Please enquire upon application about how these options could work for you.

JIGSAW SCHOOL AND THIS VACANCY ARE LOCATED IN CRANLEIGH, SURREY (GU6 8TB)

Find out more

Please visit our website

www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/current-vacancies/

where you will find more details and a full .

For an informal discussion about the role please contact our HR Department on 01483 277366 or email

careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk

Application process

To apply for this role please download and complete an application form found at

www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/apply/

and return it to

careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk

ABOUT JIGSAW

Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity

inspired by autism

in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education, vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.

Jigsaw Trust incorporates

: Jigsaw CABAS School

, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and

JigsawPlus

a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises:

Cafe on the Park

providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and

Jigsaw GARDENworks

enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) of which the cost will be covered by Jigsaw

We reserve the right to close this vacancy where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.72 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Shuttle service provided Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person