Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Ledbury is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. The role involves assisting with academic work and behaviour management, fostering positive relationships with students. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence. This position offers great training opportunities and benefits including flexible working and a wellbeing support scheme.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme

Blue Light discount card

Flexible working

Comprehensive induction

Commitment to ongoing training

Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to adapt practice to meet individual pupil needs.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with their work.
• Support with pupil behaviour.
• Establish good relationships with pupils.

Skills

Versatility

Resilience

Commitment

Ability to support pupil behaviour

Job description

Job Overview

Due to expansion, Queenswood School are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our education team! We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed people, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will be assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.

About Queenswood School

Queenswood School in Ledbury, Herefordshire. Situated in a peaceful rural setting, we are an independent, specialist school providing education and care services to children and young people aged 11-19 years, with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and a range of additional needs. This includes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attachment disorder, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), pathological demand avoidance (PDA), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), specific learning difficulties (SpLd) and an autistic spectrum condition (ASC). Our aim at Queenswood School is to unlock the potential of our students so they develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to enjoy a brighter future.

Benefits

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

Work Environment

We offer a warm and nurturing environment, where pupils receive the support they need to develop emotionally and socially and prepare to learn again. Our highly experienced and dedicated staff team make learning feel worthwhile and enjoyable for our young people. They build positive and meaningful connections so that pupils feel secure, understood and valued. Our robust safeguarding culture means that the safety and welfare of our students is at the forefront of everything that we do, and we are well-equipped to protect the vulnerable young people in our care.

Driving Licence Requirement

Please note: you must have a full UK Driving Licence as you may be required to go off site.

Training & Career Pathways

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress. If you want to progress your career in Education, 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.