Teaching Assistant

Cambian Group Plc; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental cashback

Optical cashback

Paid annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Cambian Lufton College in Yeovil is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support curriculum delivery and individual learning plans, in a 40-hour week on-site role during term time. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for NVQ progression.

You will work as part of a supportive team, providing 1:1 and group assistance, and developing expertise in special educational needs and Autism while contributing to student independence and lifelong learning goals.

Qualifications

• 1:1 support in the specified curriculum area, supporting the Tutor.
• Friendly, positive, empowering, innovative and person-centered in your approach.
• An excellent communicator and team player.
• Looking to develop expertise in special educational needs and Autism.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the curriculum, by supporting a specific curriculum area and Tutor.
• Provide in session support to engage and progress learning for students as a support for the Tutor.
• 1:1 support in the specified curriculum area, supporting the Tutor with resources, session delivery and planning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Person-centered

SEN knowledge

Autism awareness

Career development

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant

Location: Lufton College, Yeovil, Somerset

Salary: £23,762.88 – Term Time Only

Hours: 40 per week

Make a Difference Every Day

At Cambian Lufton College, we are looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our vision, who is passionate about education and committed to fostering independence and a passion for lifelong learning. Working as part of a committed team, we need someone who can cater for the diverse needs of our students.

What You’ll Do

• Support the delivery of the curriculum, by supporting a specific curriculum area and Tutor
• Provide in session support to engage and progress learning for students as a support for the Tutor
• 1:1 support in the specified curriculum area, supporting the Tutor with resources, session delivery and planning.

You Should Be

• Friendly, positive. Empowering, innovative and person-centered in your approach.
• Passionate about improving the lives of others
• Engaging, enthusiastic and inspirational
• Positive and consistent role model to others
• A creative thinker and implementer
• An excellent communicator and team player
• Seeking career development and training
• Looking to develop expertise in special educational needs and Autism.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Career Development: Fully funded NVQs (Levels 3-5) and internal promotion opportunities
• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (7.4 weeks unpaid for term time employees)
• Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after 2 years
• Support: 24/7 helpline and hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation
• Work with a supportive team
• Long service awards

Safeguarding Statement

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are 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.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will bepart 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.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.