Independence Assistant - The Lion Works School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Yate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lion Works School is seeking an Independence Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs. The post involves assisting teaching staff across the curriculum and delivering 1:1 interventions to raise learning outcomes.

You will work to support pupils directly, run targeted interventions, and contribute to creating the best opportunities for learners. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications evidenced before interview.
• Proven record of raising outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Work as a teaching assistant across the curriculum and school, supporting staff
• Support pupils' learning directly
• Provide 1:1 support to pupils
• Deliver interventions for pupils

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

Essential qualifications evidenced before interview

Job description

Independence Assistant post at The Lion Works School, a specialist school for children and young people with a range of additional needs, employed through BCP Council. The role is a teaching assistant post working directly with pupils, supporting their learning across the curriculum and giving 1:1 support and interventions. Hours are split, with most days running 8.30am to 3.45pm and one longer day a week, and applications must be made on the school's form because CVs are not accepted. Fit depends on a proven record of raising outcomes for pupils with additional needs and an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Work as a teaching assistant across the curriculum and school, supporting staff
• Support pupils' learning directly
• Provide 1:1 support to pupils
• Deliver interventions for pupils

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications, evidenced before interview

Experience

• Proven record of raising outcomes for pupils with additional needs

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Confident and resilient
• Commitment to creating the best opportunities and outcomes for pupils