Care-to-Education Teaching Assistant - Flexible Learning

AMA Admin; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transferable care skills

Flexible hours

Diverse school settings

Competitive pay

Supply opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants across local schools, offering an exciting transition for people with care backgrounds to move into education. If you have experience supporting children, young people or adults in care, your transferable skills could work well in a school environment.

You don't necessarily need prior education experience. We seek patient, compassionate, resilient and confident individuals who can build positive relationships with pupils, support SEND/SEMH needs,

Qualifications

• Previous experience within care, support work, healthcare, residential care, youth work or a similar environment.
• Transferable experience supporting vulnerable children, young people or adults.
• A patient, compassionate and understanding approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and establish trust.
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A flexible and proactive approach with a willingness to get stuck in.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within education.
• Experience or knowledge of SEND, SEMH or autism is desirable but not essential.
• A willingness to complete the required safeguarding and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils
• Supporting children and young people with their learning and development
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Creating a safe, calm and inclusive environment
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff
• Following individual support plans and school procedures
• Encouraging pupils to engage positively with learning and school life
• Using your existing care and support skills to adapt to individual needs
• Getting involved in wider school activities and becoming part of the school team

Skills

Patient

Compassionate

Resilient

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants across local schools, offering an exciting transition for people with care backgrounds to move into education. If you have experience supporting children, young people or adults in care, your transferable skills could work well in a school environment.

You don't necessarily need prior education experience. We seek patient, compassionate, resilient and confident individuals who can build positive relationships with pupils, support SEND/SEMH needs,