Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and discount scheme

Career progression & training

DBS paid for

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aspris Clay Hill School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our Education team. You will support across key stages, work with the class teacher, help with pupil behaviour, and model positive engagement to foster learning in a nurturing environment.

The role requires experience in classrooms and a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent). We offer training and progression, and a DBS check is paid for as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting in a classroom setting is preferred.
• Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) appropriate to the teaching and learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised educational assistance to a specific pupil in need of additional support.
• Build rapport with the pupil and implement strategies to enhance learning.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and professionals to create a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Education

Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Aspris Clay Hill School is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant /Learning Support Assistant to join our Education team! We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistants, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, 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.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

Clay Hill School is an independent specialist day school for young people with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) and associated complex needs. We provide education for young people aged 5 to 19 years.

As a Teaching Assistant, your primary objective will be to provide personalised educational assistance to a specific pupil in need of additional support. Your role will involve building a strong rapport with the pupil, understanding their individual needs, and implementing strategies to enhance their learning experience. You will work collaboratively with the school staff, parents, and other professionals to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes the pupil's overall development and success.

At 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!

The successful candidate will have previous experience supporting in a classroom setting, ideally have a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience) which is appropriate to the teaching and learning environment of learners and young adults.

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 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.