Teaching Assistant

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution located in Bassaleg, Newport, is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students with learning differences aged 9-16. The role involves assisting students in their educational and social development, engaging in activities to foster growth, and working closely with teachers. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to progress

Training opportunities

Wellbeing support

Supportive management

Induction and DBS funding

Qualifications

• Ability to assist students in their educational and social needs.
• Experience working in a support role within an educational environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in their educational and social development.
• Provide support in and out of the classroom.
• Help set up activities tailored to student needs.
• Engage with students to provide learning support.

Skills

Assisting students in educational development

Supportive social engagement

Adjusting activities to suit needs

Positive classroom management

1:1 or 2:1 support

Job description

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Bassaleg, Newport

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary Details: 21,073.50 per annum

You will play a crucial role in shaping young minds under the expert guidance of our dedicated teachers. You'll assist in creating an inspiring and organised classroom environment, ensuring every student feels included and has the opportunity to excel.

Who we are

This school is located in Bassaleg, Newport supporting learners aged 9-16 with learning differences. The school is registered to provide education for up to 30 pupils, who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD). We cater for a mix of residential and day placements.

You’ll be

• Assisting students in their educational and social development.
• Providing support inside and outside of the classroom, so they can fully engage in a wide range of activities.
• Helping to set up activities for students, using technology or adjusting the environment to suit their needs.
• Supporting teachers, engaging with students, providing learning support, and reacting to situations in the classroom in a positive, non-disruptive manner.
• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with some students, to give them the time and support they need to learn.

Why work for us

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you into this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK’s biggest care providers.

This trust is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. This trust is an equal opportunities employer.

This trust will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Please contact Mathure for further information on (phone number removed).