Teaching Assistant

The Cambian Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school provides an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes. The role involves supporting young people with Autism and other complex needs, fostering their development and learning. Candidates should have a passion for special education and requisite skills to improve students' lives.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people.
• Experience with autistic spectrum preferred.
• Ability to improve quality of life for young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with challenging behavior and communication difficulties.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Work effectively in a team to provide care and education.

Skills

Flexibility

Good communication skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Education

Experience with learning disabilities

Knowledge of special needs

Job description

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Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30 - Term Time Only

The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential.

Bletchley Park is a 38 week specialist school providing quality therapeutic care and education for young people with Autism, challenging behaviour, communication difficulties and complex needs. The children and young people that attend school range between the ages of 7 - 19 years.

As a Teaching Assistant you will need to have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in their lives. You will be a highly motivated, well organised and resourceful individual who can demonstrate flexibility and good communication skills. You will be patient and energetic but also have a genuine concern to improve the quality of life for the young people in our care.

The ideal candidate would have experience and knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs. Experience of working with young people on the autistic spectrum would also be preferred.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.