Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants and Senior Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to work in a nurturing environment, supporting young learners with complex social and communication difficulties, particularly Autism. With a focus on developing independent living skills and real-life learning, you will play a vital role in helping pupils reach their full potential. The position offers competitive hourly rates, paid training, and a contributory pension scheme, making it an excellent opportunity for those committed to education and personal development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Contributory pension scheme

Paid training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Creative and flexible individuals interested in education.
• Experience or qualifications in supporting young learners with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support young learners with complex social and communication difficulties.
• Assist in delivering a bespoke curriculum focused on independent living skills.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or SEN

Job description

Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant

Closing date: 4th July 2024 – may be closed sooner if suitable applicants are found prior to this date.

Arbour House is an independent school with split sites – Lower and Upper, based in Weymouth and Dorchester, catering to young people aged 6-18 with complex social and communication difficulties, particularly Autism. We offer a bespoke curriculum focused on developing independent living skills and real-life learning. Our goal is to support pupils to reach their full potential, contribute to their communities, gain meaningful employment, or pursue further education.

Due to ongoing success and growth, we are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants and Senior Teaching Assistants to join our small, friendly team.

Arbour House was rated ‘Good’ in all categories in the May 2022 Ofsted Inspection. More information, including our Inspection Report and Prospectus, is available on our website: http://potens-uk.com/young-people/education/welcome-to-our-school/

This position is based at our Dorchester site, but occasional work at Weymouth may be required.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 to £14.10.
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
• Paid training and development, including leadership sessions and recognized qualifications.
• Exclusive employee benefits, including discounts on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.

We provide small, family-like classes in a nurturing environment, with a supportive team and high staff-to-pupil ratios to ensure bespoke educational support.

Who you are:

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative, and flexible individuals interested in education and supporting young learners with SEN to achieve their best.

About us:

We are a national provider with over 30 years’ experience in health, social, and education services. Our dedicated teams empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve goals, and transform their lives. We seek committed, proactive, and passionate individuals to join our mission and create meaningful opportunities.

Safeguarding and Diversity:

We promote diversity and inclusivity, ensuring our teams reflect the communities we serve. At Potens, everyone is valued, supported, and encouraged to be themselves, working together to help people live independently, healthier, and happier lives.