Special Needs Teaching Assistant — Travel Allowance

underley garden school; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Healthcare discounts

Job summary

Underley Garden School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its vibrant team in Kirkby Lonsdale. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support the personal, social and academic development of students aged 5-19 with complex needs.

Role involves building relationships, supporting behavioural and safeguarding duties, and contributing to a 24-hour curriculum while participating in enrichment activities and assessments. Driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient approach to supporting young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and provide pastoral guidance to promote wellbeing and independence.
• Encourage positive behaviour and apply behaviour support strategies.
• Assist with out-of-school learning, trips, events and enrichment activities.
• Monitor and record progress, support assessment and completion of student paperwork.
• Support personal and medical care needs as required.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment across the school day.
• Support teachers with learning activities for individuals and small groups.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Team player

Safeguarding

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Underley Garden School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its vibrant team in Kirkby Lonsdale. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support the personal, social and academic development of students aged 5-19 with complex needs.

Role involves building relationships, supporting behavioural and safeguarding duties, and contributing to a 24-hour curriculum while participating in enrichment activities and assessments. Driving licence is required.