Teaching Assistant

Sedgemoor Manor School; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount scheme

Induction program

Blue Light Card

Training and progression

Pension scheme

DBS/PVG paid

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Sedgemoor Manor School seeks a versatile and committed individual to support learning across key stages with autistic pupils aged 7–19. You will work alongside teachers and Therapists in small groups (max 6 pupils) to deliver personalised curricula and build strong relationships with pupils.

The role emphasizes resilience, emotional availability, and a commitment to training and career progression within Aspris Children’s Services.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or carer is beneficial but not essential, with strong communication and a willingness to learn.
• Experience supporting children with SLD or complex needs would be an advantage.
• Ability to implement individual programmes and support teaching, learning, social and independence activities.
• Be emotionally available, resilient and aligned with our values and training pathway.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils alongside teachers and Therapists to deliver personalised curriculum packages.
• Assist with pupil engagement and learning through building relationships as a trusted adult.
• Contribute to effective implementation of individual programmes and activities.
• Support the learning environment and progress of children and young people.

Skills

Communication skills

Willing to learn

Team player

Job description

We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed people, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support learning across all key stages. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting the pupils and young people with their work and supporting with pupil engagement and learning through establishing good relationships, becoming a trusted adult and implementing applicable strategies of the pupil education and health care plan. Sedgemoor Manor School is very different to most schools, set in a calm idyllic site with several buildings for our small teaching groups (maximum 6 pupils) to engage and learn. We are almost at capacity with 100 places for pupils in year 3 through to sixth form. Pupils at Sedgemoor are autistic and are being supported in working towards overcoming various challenges. The staff, curriculum, site and experiences here enable them to thrive and achieve excellent accreditation. Many pupils go onto college and university. Typical start and end times are as follows

• You will be a key member of our education support team, working as part of a specialist team of Teachers and Therapists to deliver personalised curriculum packages that motivate and inspire our students.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or carer would be beneficial, but as long as you have the communication skills and passion required for this role and a willingness to learn, we will give you all the training and development you need to succeed.
• Whilst not essential, experience of supporting children with SLD and complex needs would be an advantage.
• Successful candidates will contribute to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting the teaching and learning, social and independence activities and experiences, which enhance the learning and development of children and young people.
• Being emotionally available and resilient is an important characteristic for this role. As part of Aspris Children's Services we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress!

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most. If you want education to be a job for life, Aspris Children's Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

8.20am to 3.50pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8.20am - 4.20pm -on Wednesday 8.20 am- 3.30pm on Friday

Benefits

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Blue Light Card
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

About the School

Sedgemoor Manor is a specialist day school for young people who have needs associated with a diagnosis on the autistic spectrum/SPLD and are aged between 7 and 19 years. Our tailored approach means we can support young people with a wide range of learning difficulties. We accept that young people who are referred to us may have previously experienced a 'cycle of failure' and our aim is to have a transformational impact on their lives by them experiencing a 'culture of success'. We support all young people to achieve successful outcomes so that they can progress to experience fulfilling and rewarding lives.