SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary Education

The Aurora Group; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Teaching Assistant, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of students with SEMH needs. This role offers the opportunity to work in small classes, fostering strong relationships and promoting personal development. With a commitment to individualized support, you will help students thrive in a caring environment. Enjoy competitive pay, extensive training programs, and a range of benefits including free lunches and health plans. If you are passionate about education and eager to inspire the next generation, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training and Development

FREE Lunch

Cost-saving benefits

Competitive Pay and Rewards

UK Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above is essential.
• Experience in an education setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning and wellbeing in small class sizes.
• Establish supportive relationships to promote independence.

Skills

Level 2 award in Support work in schools

GCSE Maths Level 2/C or above

Experience in an education setting

Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Experience with SEMH learners

Child-first attitude

Positive approach to meeting pupils’ needs

Full clean driving licence

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Overview and Responsibilities

Teaching Assistant – Secondary Education

Location: Torton, Kidderminster

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Term time only

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £12.37 - £13.49 per hour

Annual Salary: £22,102.72 - £24,103.93 actual salary

School: Aurora Wilden View

Aurora Wilden View opened last year and is a beautiful, purposeful school set in an idyllic 20-acre site with bright, modern classrooms and specialist areas including a brand new Science and Technology building. We provide the best elements of mainstream education with unique specialist and therapeutic input. Our team is dedicated to making a transformative impact on the lives of young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour linked to Autistic Spectrum Conditions. We seek caring individuals full of ambition and drive to inspire the next generation of students who have experienced turbulence prior to joining us. Can you be their stability and champion? We invite you to take a virtual tour of our school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new school and contribute to its growth and success. We are recruiting several Teaching Assistants to support Year 8/9 & 10 students.

The role:

Your role as a Teaching Assistant will be to support students with their learning and wellbeing. With small class sizes of up to 8 students, you will have the chance to build strong, successful relationships and help each child reach their full potential in a caring, safe environment. Support may include assisting with care needs and positive behaviour management, tailored to each child.

You will establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils to make them feel safe and enable them to enjoy and learn. You will promote independence and personal development, maintain high behaviour expectations, support the teaching of a broad curriculum, and help pupils achieve their full potential.

For full details, see the Job Description: Teaching Assistant.

Work hours are: 40 hours per week, term time only. Starting at 8:30 am, finishing at 5 pm on Mondays, 4:30 pm Tuesday to Thursday, and 4 pm on Fridays. Additionally, 2.5 hours per week are allocated for ongoing training and duties.

Skills and Qualifications

• Work towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or equivalent (desirable)
• GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above (essential)
• Experience in an education setting
• Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures
• Experience working with SEMH learners with complex needs and challenging behaviour
• Commitment to the role, child-first attitude, and individualised support
• Positive and creative approach to meeting pupils’ needs
• Full clean driving licence

Benefits and Additional Information

What’s on offer?

• Training and Development: Wide range of programmes to enhance your skills and career
• FREE Lunch: Available on-site at no cost
• Cost-saving benefits: Perkbox discounts on various expenses, cycle to work, and car schemes
• Competitive Pay and Rewards: Market comparison, enhanced annual leave, sick pay, pension, and life assurance
• UK Health Cash Plan: Covers healthcare expenses like optician and dental bills, with options to add family members
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support for health and wellbeing, available 24/7
• Referral Bonus: £1,000 for referring friends or family (*terms apply)

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form with all employment and education details. For assistance or more information, contact Karen at [e-mail].

Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the Aurora Group may ask for disclosure of all convictions and cautions, including spent ones unless protected under DBS filtering rules. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults, and are an equal opportunities employer.

This advert may be withdrawn at any time if the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search.