Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free child protection training

DBS check assistance

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a specialist independent school in Aylmerton, North Norfolk.

This full-time, term-time role focuses on supporting pupils aged 6-16 with autism, in a calm, nurturing environment designed to help every pupil reach their full potential. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, help access tailored learning activities, and work collaboratively with staff to promote inclusion, wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, resilient, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Able to adapt approach to meet individual learning needs.
• Committed to inclusion, independence and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils both in and out of the classroom.
• Help pupils access learning activities tailored to their individual needs.
• Support development of communication, social, emotional and independence skills.
• Assist in creating a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage participation, achievement and wellbeing across all aspects of school life.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

Skills

Passion for supporting children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Inclusion and wellbeing

Job description

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

Aylmerton, North Norfolk Full Time | Term Time

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you want to make a genuine difference every day in a supportive and rewarding school environment?

The school is a successful and thriving specialist independent school for children aged 6-16 with a diagnosis of autism. Located within the beautiful rural surroundings of North Norfolk, our school provides a calm, nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential.

About the Role

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils both in and out of the classroom.


• Help pupils access learning activities tailored to their individual needs.


• Support the development of communication, social, emotional and independence skills.


• Assist in creating a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.


• Encourage participation, achievement and wellbeing across all aspects of school life.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

About You

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.


• Is patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils.


• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• Can adapt their approach to meet individual learning needs.


• Is committed to promoting inclusion, independence and pupil wellbeing.


• Previous experience in education, SEND, care or support work is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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