Teaching Assistant - Beaucroft School

Dorset Council UK; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaucroft Foundation School in Wimborne Minster is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEND at two campus sites. The role is full-time and term-time only, with hours from 8:45am to 3:45pm, Monday to Friday, including a half-hour lunch break.

You will work with a supportive team to assist teachers, help pupils in small groups, and contribute to a positive learning environment. Travel between Beaucroft College (Wimborne) and Beaucroft School (Colehill) is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEND, including those with complex needs.
• Flexible approach with exemplary communication skills.
• Willingness to travel between two sites (Wimborne College and Colehill School).

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher and other TAs in delivering a programme of work.
• Provide a stable, caring and supportive learning environment for pupils.
• Support pupils in small groups and monitor progress during class sessions.

Job description

We are currently recruiting to further expand our brilliant staff team and strengthening it further in all areas of the school and college ready for the start of the new academic year. We are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who will be based at our Wimborne (College) or Colehill (School) sites with a “can do” attitude. This position is offered on a full time, term-time only basis.

The role involves assisting the teacher and other teaching assistants in the development and implementation of a programme of work and in providing a stable, caring and supportive learning environment for the pupils. You will be part of a team that is experienced and supportive where you can really get to know the pupils and your colleagues whilst working with pupils in small groups. The role is very varied, with no one day being the same, whilst being extremely rewarding. The working hours are 8:45am to 3:45pm, with half an hour for lunch, Monday to Friday.

This is an opportunity to join our passionate, enthusiastic and outstanding team! We are seeking a motivated, skilled and resilient person. You will have experience of and be confident in supporting young people with SEND, including those with complex needs. You will have a flexible approach, exemplary communication skills and be able to meet the challenging needs of our young people. If the above describes you, we would love to hear from you!

Please keep in mind that we are a two site Special Education Setting, so an ability to travel to either/both sites is essential.

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