Learning Support Tutor (Hiring Immediately)

**Were on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing worklife balance!****Job role: Bank Teaching Assistant****Salary: £11.78 per hour****Location: Underley Garden, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ****Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm****Contract: Bank; Term Time only****UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**Due to growth in service we are looking for Bank Teaching Assistants to joinour team at our team at Underley Garden School based in Kirkby Lonsdale.**About the role**The post holder is expected to work in collaboration with the teacher to meetthe personal, social and learning needs of pupils with a range of complexlearning difficulties and disabilities. The main focus of the role is tosupport pupils. The post holder will be expected to: * Working with the teachers to support the learning and progress of pupils * Work in collaboration with the form tutor to provide pastoral support and guidance to pupils * Support the transition and organisation of pupils throughout the 24 hour curriculum **Specific Duties** * Under the guidance of the teachers, support in structured learning activities and assist individualsgroup of pupils people with their learning * Manage CYP behaviour in the classroom and on school premises, and apply appropriate and effective behaviour management in line with school policy and individual behaviour support plans * To work within school policies and procedures * To attend staff trainingmeetings as appropriate * To demonstrate good practice in confidentiality with regard to pupils people and their learning * Contribute to and be involved in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan**About Us**Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing onpupils and young people, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needsassociated with autism and learning disabilities, including complexcommunication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with theirdisabilities.Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development ofour young people and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standardas possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapyto meet the individual requirements of young people with complex specialeducational needs.At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal,social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the LakeDistrict and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster,Cumbria and surrounding areas.For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils,young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting anddelivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in ourcare.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.**Why join Options Autism?** * Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions * Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference * Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other * No two days are ever the same * “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks * Employee Rewards Hub**And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.****We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils andyoung people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checksand successful applicants to a fully Enhanced DBS.****#1**