Teaching Assistant

Tempest Resourcing Limited; Royston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent specialist school in the UK is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants for full-time roles. Successful applicants will support students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, focusing on fostering independence and confidence while working in a nurturing environment. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance coverage

Bike-to-work scheme

Car lease scheme

Employee assistance program

Discounts at high street stores via Perk Box

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs, including autism.
• Ability to empower students towards independence.
• Strong understanding of inclusive practices in education.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their learning and development across all curriculum areas.
• Help students with PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism.
• Provide high-quality support and guidance.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Meldreth, near the Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Salary: 12.37 - 13.49 per hour (Actual salary: 22,102.72 - 24,103.93, depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term-time only

We are recruiting for an independent specialist school dedicated to providing an environment where students aged 6 to 19, with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, including ASD and associated conditions, can thrive. Many of the students also have complex medical needs and sensory/physical impairments. They support them in managing sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, difficulties with transitions, and behaviours that may stem from these challenges.

With excellent facilities and a therapeutic team, the school are well-resourced to support the development of the students in a holistic manner. Due to the expansion of the school and the increase in student enrollment, they are now looking for Teaching Assistants to join the accredited specialist team, dedicated to enhancing our students' outcomes and life opportunities as they prepare for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in their learning and development across all curriculum areas, in both classroom and community settings.

• Help students with a variety of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism, to achieve their personal and educational goals.

• Foster an inclusive environment that promotes equality, diversity, and the right for every student to be treated with respect.

• Focus on empowering and supporting students to achieve independence and confidence.

• Continuously develop a deeper understanding of special education and align with the values of our school.

• Provide high-quality support across various aspects of the role.

• The role may involve physical intervention and personal care routines as needed.

Benefits:

• Be part of an accredited, highly skilled, and supportive specialist team.

• Work in a growing organisation with shared values and a clear vision for the future.

• Access meaningful career development opportunities.

• Benefit from fully funded training and qualifications.

• Life assurance coverage.

• Enhanced pension scheme.

• Access to Perk Box, offering discounts at high street stores.

• Employee assistance program.

• Bike-to-work scheme.

• Car lease scheme.

If you are interested or would like to find out more information, please apply with your updated CV, or contact us on (phone number removed).

We look forward to hearing from you soon!