Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Teaching Assistant, where your role will significantly impact the lives of pupils aged 5-12 with special educational needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a nurturing environment, supporting students in their learning journeys while collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. Enjoy the benefits of a 4-Day Working Week trial, allowing you to balance work and personal life effectively. With a focus on wellbeing, this role promises a fulfilling career path in education, where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Physical Health Checks

Discount Options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Fertility Treatment Support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with varied and complex needs.
• Ability to prepare learning materials and run classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' emotional and physical needs in a classroom setting.
• Guide pupils in their learning journeys tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge TN32 5FA
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
• Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils’ lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has varied and complex needs and so much potential - they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go.

Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful applicant will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences, or supervising pupils as they explore further afield. Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support.

Additional Information

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description.

About Us

Mountfield Heath School is a new independent special educational needs provision, for 32 pupils aged 5-12. The successful candidate will be working alongside Teachers, support staff, and therapists to deliver the curriculum and help nurture a therapeutic environment to meet a range of needs including social, emotional, behavioural, communication, and learning difficulties.

This opportunity is in Robertsbridge which is within a commutable distance of Hastings, Royal Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support and physical health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers benefits such as:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Every day, your role will positively impact the lives of others, aligning with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.