Teaching Assistant

Pebbles Care; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pebbles Care is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Thirsk to support young learners in a positive environment. This full-time role offers autonomy in delivering tailored education while ensuring children achieve their goals, providing a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on their lives.

Benefits

Medicash health care plan

Annual leave aligned with local authority's entitlement

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Can work collaboratively with the broader team but also independently.
• Right to work in the UK.
• A full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a pupil-centred curriculum.
• Work collaboratively to encourage children to participate in education.
• Support children living in Pebbles homes or attending on a day basis.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Enthusiasm for inclusive education

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you looking for a role where you can foster a positive learning environment while supporting our young people and dedicated teaching team?

Then Pebbles Education may have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our team at our school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

Your Role

You will be a self-motivated and dedicated team player who can assist in delivering our curriculum with a pupil-centred approach. You will work collaboratively with our other departments to encourage our children to participate in education and reach their qualification goals. This will involve working in groups and one-on-one with children who live within our Pebbles homes or attend on a day placement basis.

What makes working with Pebbles Education different?

• Small class sizes allow you to build meaningful and effective relationships with young people and make a real difference.
• The opportunity to assist in delivering an individualised curriculum for all pupils to give them the best chance to learn.
• You will enjoy high levels of autonomy within a progressive and collaborative culture.
• You will use leading-edge technology to track and develop individual learning and continually develop your skills.
• You will have the opportunity to be creative and contribute to the broader curriculum, including outdoor education and flexible learning.
• We aspire to provide every young person with the best possible experience and skills. We provide every learner with the resources they need to progress and overcome their barriers to learning.
  
  

What We Offer You

• A salary of £23,893 per annum plus benefits.
• Annual leave is in line with national entitlement and reflects the relevant local authority's annual leave.
• Medicash's health care plan includes cashback for dental, optical, and complimentary treatments, as well as access to discounts for gym memberships and employee assistance.
• Life assurance.
• Your hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
  
  

The Essential Qualities We Look For

• Strong communication skills.
• An empathetic and sympathetic nature.
• Enthusiasm for inclusive education.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Can work collaboratively with the broader team/ business but is also comfortable working independently.
• Commitment to continued personal development
• Right to work in the UK.
• A full UK manual driving licence
  
  

The Desirable Qualities We Look for

• Knowledge of theoretical approaches to adverse childhood experiences, mental health, attachment, therapeutic parenting, etc., which can be applied to everyday practice.
• Experience in supporting young people with Additional Support Needs or the desire to undertake professional learning to gain skills in this area.
• Experience in Therapeutic Parenting practices
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.
• Current enhanced DBS.
  
  

At Pebbles Education, you're not just teaching but transforming lives. Join us in nurturing a generation of confident, capable learners!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Education

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