Teaching Assistant. Job in Meldreth Education & Training Jobs

BLACKSTONE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a school near Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire. This full-time role supports students with complex needs, including autism and medical conditions, in a nurturing learning environment. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, committed to safeguarding, and willing to pursue further qualifications. A love for outdoor and community learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Willing to pursue formal qualifications and training funded by the school.
• Committed to safeguarding values and procedures.
• A compassionate individual passionate about working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students in learning and development across various environments.
• Assist students with complex medical conditions and autism in achieving goals.
• Provide an inclusive environment fostering equality and respect.
• Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines as required.

Skills

Compassion for children with additional needs

Ability to engage in outdoor and community learning

Understanding of safeguarding values

Education

Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths

Level 2 (or equivalent) in English

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Job type: Permanent

Location: Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border

Salary: 12.37 - 13.49 per hour ( 22,102.72 - 24,103.93 actual salary) depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only

We are working with a school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of the students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments.

Role responsibilities:

• Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community
• Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
• Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
• The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by the school
• Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
• A lover of the outdoor and community learning
• Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures
• Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
• Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English