Teaching Assistant

Basingstoke Source: WhatJobs

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An exciting, life‑changing career with fabulous opportunities. Be part of something extraordinary.

Chiltern Way Academy Austen is a unique co-educational all through school located in Basingstoke, which provides education and care for young people between the ages of 5 to 16, with a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC).

Chiltern Way Academy Trust is a highly successful, award‑winning Specialist Multi Academy Trust with multiple state‑of‑the‑art campuses. Our teams work across a broad range of ASC and SEMH needs, delivering innovative, transformational education and exceptional care that changes the life chances of young people every day.

At Chiltern Way Academy Trust, we are dedicated to supporting young people with ASC and SEMH through innovative and nurturing education. We are looking for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to help our students thrive both in and out of the classroom.

What You’ll Do

Support teachers in delivering learning activities
Work with individuals and small groups to help them progress
Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence
Help create a calm, safe and supportive learning environment
Build positive relationships with students and staff
Assist with basic planning, preparation and classroom organisation

What We’re Looking For

Someone patient, flexible and enthusiastic
Able to build positive relationships with young people
A team player with good communication skills
Experience working with children or young people
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a caring, supportive team that genuinely wants to make a difference. Our schools provide modern, well‑resourced environments designed to meet diverse needs. We focus on helping students grow academically, socially and emotionally, while offering staff meaningful professional development and the chance to contribute to real, life‑changing work.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.
Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.

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