Teaching Assistant

Roehampton Gate School are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our Education team! We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Learning Support Assistants, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Free parking
• Free lunches
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

About the school:

Roehampton Gate School (RGS) is a school for young people aged 9 - 16 and offering a Post 16 Campus from 16-19 with mild to moderate autistic spectrum disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome and associated learning difficulties. We aim to deliver the highest level of education and care according to individual needs in a safe, positive and structured environment

We have recently opened our Putney Vale site, a dedicated post-16–19 provision located in a brand-new, purpose-designed building in Putney Vale. This provision offers a fantastic range of opportunities, including both academic and vocational qualifications, as well as a variety of post-16 courses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Work under the guidance of the class teacher and senior staff to deliver tailored learning activities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum

• Assist with implementing individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour support plans, and care plans

• Promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing

• Assist with classroom preparation, resources, and daily routines

• Support pupils during transitions, break times, and off-site activities

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals

• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and Aspris policies at all times

The successful candidate will have previous experience supporting in a classroom setting, have a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) which is appropriate to the teaching and learning environment of learners and young adults.

As part of Aspris Children’s Services we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress!

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

If you want education to be a job for life, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.