Teaching Assistant (28.75 hours per week)

Aspire School; Bobbing; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Counselling Service

Health Cashplan

Free parking

Discounted breakfast and after school子

Job summary

Aspire School is seeking a Cover SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 4 to 11 with ASD and speech and language needs. The role is 1-year temporary (with extension) and term-time only (38 weeks plus 5 training days), 28.75 hours weekly, 8:45 to 15:00, Monday to Friday.

Successful candidates will have SEN experience, familiarity with SEMH or challenging behaviour, and training in de-escalation or positive behaviour support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN.
• Experience or training in de-escalation and/or positive behaviour support.
• Able to work in a friendly team and communicate clearly with adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 4-11 with ASD and speech and language needs.
• Assist in implementing individualised support and behaviour strategies.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour support

De-escalation training

Team player

Communication

Job description

At Aspire school, we believe that learning needs to be individual for all and aspirational for everyone.

We are offering a rare opportunity to join a new, purpose-built environment designed for our unique children. Successful candidates will have the prospect of joining this collaborative journey to develop the school and its vision as it continues to grow.

We are looking for a cover SEN Teaching Assistant to help support a range of classes.

This is 1-year temporary (with aim to extend), term time only contract (38 weeks per year plus 5 training days), 28.75 hours per week, 8.45 until 15.00 Monday to Friday.

You will be our desirable candidate if:

• You have experience in supporting children with SEN;
• You have previously supported pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour needs;
• You have previous experience or training in de-escalation and/or positive behaviour support.
• You are an understanding and resilient person;
• You thrive working in a friendly team with like-minded people;
• You have a positive sense of humour and attitude;
• You are a clear communicator with adults and children;
• You are a positive role model to all.

In return, we can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive team;
• Opportunities for progression and development through training, coaching and mentoring;
• A healthy work-life balance;
• An inclusive environment where you feel valued;
• A supportive leadership team.
• Excellent pension scheme
• Counselling Service
• Health Cashplan
• Free parking
• Discounted breakfast and after school club for your child (if your child attends one of our trust schools)

If you are experienced, enthusiastic and adaptable and have the passion to bring out and nurture the individual talents in our pupils, aged 4 -11 with ASD and speech and language needs.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an interview and observation at the school.

Aspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.