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We are looking for additional staff to support our team:

Position:                   Supply Teaching Assistant

Contract:                  Variable hours (0 hour contract)

Pay:                            £14.29 – £14.86 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Are you looking for a role where you feel fulfilled knowing that you and your team have made a difference to the amazing young people you support?  And where the days you work can fit around your lifestyle?

About us

The Haven School is an Independent Special School for pupils aged 11-19 years, with ASC, located in Mold, North Wales.

The Haven School is committed to the education and personal development of children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions, and in doing so, to work in close partnership with families, commissioners and others.

What will the role entail

We are looking for enthusiastic Supply Teaching Assistants with a passion for supporting exceptional children and young people. You will have a creative approach to meeting needs and enhancing curriculum delivery.

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will support children across school on an individual basis and in group situations to support their learning.

We want our learners to be excited about coming to school and love learning. We want them to be motivated and challenged as they thrive in a school that understands their individuality and celebrates their unique qualities and strengths. Most of all, we are committed to providing every learner with the tools and strategies to become a successful autistic adult.

Supply TAs work variable hours to cover for staff absences and provide additional support where it is most needed. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a specialist education setting and grow your skills!

Further information

“The Haven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.”

All Education staff at The Haven School are required to be registered with the Education Welfare Council. If you are successful at interview and are not currently registered, you will be asked to register as part of your pre-employment checks.

The closing date for completed applications is Monday 10th November 2025

Interview dates will be confirmed

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking the “apply now” tab on the left

The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab.

You can also contact David Liddle, Acting Head Teacher at The Haven School , via email David.liddle@autisminitiatives.org  if you have any specific questions about this fantastic opportunity.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Registered Charity No. 702632

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.

Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:

• Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past 5 years of your employment history
• Relevant qualifications to the role
• A minimum of 2 reference contact details, one of which must be your current/most recent employer.
• For further Tips on completing your application, please refer to our download on the “Apply Now” section.

If you’re struggling to complete the form, have any questions, or need support simply click on our need help button, pop in a few contact details, and one of recruitment team will be in touch.

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