Teaching Assistant (Level 1)

Arc School Ansley; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc School Ansley, a specialist school for children aged 11-17 with educational needs, is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant. In this role, you will support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs while fostering a positive educational environment. Join a committed team and make a significant impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Access to health and well-being programs

Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure

Cycle to work scheme

Generous life cover

Qualifications

• A can-do attitude and great communication skills are essential.
• Experience working with children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Passion for education and helping students thrive.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategies to overcome pupils' barriers to learning.
• Provide class support and liaise with staff on students' behavior and well-being.
• Communicate with parents about specific support for their child.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Experience with children with special needs

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom? We’re looking for a dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team!

What you’ll be doing:

• Identify strategies to help overcome individual pupils’ barriers to learning
• Be prepared to use humour and restorative practice to ensure a child-centred approach
• Support the transition of new pupils arriving or existing pupils returning to school, putting the necessary support in place to overcome any barriers to learning
• Provide in class support as necessary to meet the needs of the school.
• Liaise with other staff to monitoring pupils’ behaviour and well being
• Build positive relations with parents/carers to encourage family involvement in their child’s progress
• Communicate with parents/carers about specific support in place for their child.

What we’re looking for:

• A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Arc School Ansley
• A can-do attitude
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs including autism in an educational setting.
• A passion for education and helping students thrive.

Why join us?

• Supportive and friendly school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Opened in 2014, Arc School Ansley is an independent specialist day school in Ansley, a lovely small village, for children and young people aged between 11 and 17.

Our experienced team is dedicated to providing outstanding education to children and young people a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition, who may have many associated needs such as; social, emotional and mental health needs, communication needs and cognition and learning needs.

Arc School Ansley is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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