Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent special school in Stafford is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex social and emotional needs. The role requires managing behaviour and personal care, with training provided. The school values diversity and seeks candidates who thrive in a supportive environment. Full-time position with various benefits including a company pension and employee discount.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Company pension

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Private dental insurance

Referral programme

Sick pay

Store discount

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting the education of pupils with complex needs.
• Experience with children is desirable but not required.
• Willing to undergo training provided by the school.

Responsibilities

• Support the education of pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.
• Manage pupil behaviour and ensure the safety of all children and staff.
• Assist with personal care needs of pupils when required.

Skills

Supporting pupils with complex needs

Managing pupil behaviour

Personal care support

Education

Qualifications in supporting teaching and learning

Job description

Heather Field School, Stafford is part of a rapidly growing group of independent special schools with locations in Walsall, Staffordshire and Cheshire, providing exceptional, holistic care, education and therapy to children from 4 to 18 with a range of complex social, emotional and mental health difficulties and learning needs. Due to our continued growth we are recruiting for Teaching Assistants.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and staff and the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance (with children’s barred list check). We are committed to equality and value diversity.

Are you, passionate about supporting the education of pupils with complex social, emotional, mental health and/or cognition and learning difficulties.

Able to manage pupil behaviour in an environment where physical intervention maybe needed to ensure the safety of children and staff.

And willing to support the personal care needs of pupils.

Qualifications in supporting teaching and learning and/or experience of working with children is desirable, but not essential as comprehensive training will be provided. What is important to us is that you have the right attitude and personality to thrive in our school.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

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