Teaching Assistant

Positive Futures Recruitment; Royston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with complex learning difficulties. The role involves fostering an inclusive environment, helping students achieve their educational goals, and providing high-quality support. Full training and career development opportunities are offered, alongside benefits like life assurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Full training and continued support

Opportunity to study Level 3 diploma

Life assurance

Pension plan

High street discounts

Employee assistance programme

Bike to work scheme

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 / C grade in Maths and English.
• Willing to work towards formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex learning difficulties.
• Provide high-quality support in all aspects of the role.
• Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Creative Thinking

Education

Level 2 / C grade in Maths

Level 2 / C grade in English

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:Teaching Assistant - Specialist SchoolLocation:Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/ HertfordshireSalary: £12.37 - £13.49 per hour (£22,102.72 - £24,103.93actual salary) depending on experience and qualificationsHours:Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time onlyWe are currently seekingTeaching Assistantsto join a specialist school supporting complex learning difficulties, often associated with profound physical disabilities and/or medical needs based in Meldreth.The role:

• Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community
• Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
• Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
• Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
• Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of Aurora and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role
• Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
• The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

Experience /Qualifications:

• You must hold at least level 2 / C grade (or equivalent) Maths and English
• Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by us
• Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
• Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
• A lover of the outdoor and community learning
• Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
• Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures
• Proactive, rather than reactive
• Creative thinkers with solution focus
• Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our students communication needs
• Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs

Benefits:

• Full training and continued support
• Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma for Teaching Assistants or further qualifications which will be funded by the school
• Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team
• Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision
• Opportunities for meaningful career development
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Life assurance
• Pension plan
• Perk Box- offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike to work scheme
• Car lease scheme

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