Teaching Assistant

Affinity Workforce; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Workforce is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support SEMH pupils in Bristol. This full-time role involves working closely with high-needs students, providing educational support and organizing activities. Candidates should be resilient, capable of managing challenging behavior, and have a valid driver's license. Comprehensive training opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training opportunities, including Team Teach and Trauma Informed

Supportive working environment

Mentorship and guidance from a dedicated team

Focus on wellbeing and support needs

Opportunities to work across various schools

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in schools or alternative settings.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior professionally.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH pupils on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis in schools.
• Organize activities outside the classroom and facilitate community outings.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure appropriate support for students.

Skills

Resilience

Relationship Building

Behavior Management

Job description

Are you passionate about nurturing the mental health and well-being of children and young people?

Do you have a valid driver's license and experience in supporting individuals who face challenges in forming social and emotional connections?

We are seeking dedicated teaching assistants to support SEMH pupils on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis in schools located in the St George and Kingswood areas of Bristol. Recent focus has been on supporting pupils impacted by adverse childhood experiences.

As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include supporting pupils within the educational setting and organizing activities outside the classroom. The school facilitates community outings for students, with mileage covered for these journeys. You will collaborate with other staff members, including mentors and teachers, to ensure appropriate support for the students.

This full-time position offers comprehensive support and guidance, with opportunities for additional training such as Team Teach and Trauma Informed Training. Working hours are 8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

It is essential that you can drive, have access to your own vehicle, and possess business insurance, as you will be responsible for transporting students to and from their homes daily. Mileage will be reimbursed.

This role is suitable for individuals with experience supporting pupils in schools or alternative settings, including those with SEMH needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds. We also consider candidates from similar backgrounds who can relate to the children's experiences and help guide them positively.

The role involves working with high-needs pupils, including Year 10 and Year 11 students with EHCPs, in an alternative provision school supporting around 40 pupils requiring intensive support due to high-risk backgrounds. The environment is trauma-informed and demands resilience and dedication from teaching assistants.

Candidates should be resilient, quick to build relationships, and capable of managing challenging behavior professionally and calmly.

Why work for Affinity Workforce?

• Competitive salary
• Training opportunities, including Team Teach and Trauma Informed
• A supportive, friendly working environment
• Mentorship and guidance from a dedicated team
• Focus on your wellbeing and support needs
• Opportunities to work across various schools

If interested, please apply online for this role or request more information.

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