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eTeach UK Limited; Kendal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount scheme

Contributory pension scheme

DBS checks provided

Job summary

The Cambian Group in Kendal is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support students aged 7 to 19 with autism spectrum and complex needs at Cambian Whinfell School. This full-time role offers a salary of £22,674.64 per annum.

You will work 1:1 or 2:1 with learners, help set up engaging activities, and assist teachers to foster a positive, organised classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for improving the lives and education of young people.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Mature, calm demeanour with active listening skills.
• Must hold a clean Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students learning and social development inside and outside the classroom.
• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with students who need extra support.
• Helping to set up engaging activities tailored to each student’s needs.
• Supporting teachers to create a positive, organised, and inspiring classroom environment.
• Reacting to classroom situations with calm, constructive, and professional guidance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Active listening

Driving license

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Cambian Whinfell School, Kendal

Salary of £22,674.64 per annum

Full time - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Cambian Whinfell School are now recruiting for Teaching Assistants to join the team and help students thrive both academically, socially and emotionally. Our mission is to make extraordinary days, every day by giving our young people the skills and support to shine their brightest. The school offers a fully integrated approach to education, care, and clinical support for young people aged 7 to 19 years. Our students come to us on a residential and day basis from across the country, presenting a range of autism spectrum and associated complex needs.

Main responsibilities

• Supporting students learning and social development inside and outside the classroom.
• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with students who need extra support.
• Helping to set up engaging activities tailored to each student’s needs.
• Supporting teachers to create a positive, organised, and inspiring classroom environment.
• Reacting to classroom situations with calm, constructive, and professional guidance.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Genuine passion for improving the lives and education of young people.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Mature, calm demeanour with active listening skills.
• Must hold a clean Full UK Driving License.

Why work at Whinfell?

• Rated 'OUTSTANDING' for 5 consecutive times by Ofsted.
• Small classes of no more than 3 students.
• The beautiful rural location in the Lake District town of Kendal means we can provide 'Therapeutic Outdoor Learning'.
• Contribute to a school that provides stability, consistency and a sense of belonging for our students.
• Friendly teams and a great support network of internal professionals.
• Real career progression opportunities
• Employee Discount scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Background checks at no cost to you.

The Cambian Group

The Cambian Group is one of the largest providers of specialist behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. We are looking for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our team who aligns with our ethos of believing that every child or young person has a personal best. Our work in the UK embraces many specialist services including adult mental health, acquired brain injury, children's specialist education, children's residential services and fostering services.

Cambian pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

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