Teaching Assistant (TA)

Randstad Education; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Pulborough is seeking a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support children with severe and complex needs. This role offers comprehensive training and career progression opportunities, including support to become an HLTA. Applicants should have GCSE Maths and English and a genuine passion for nurturing students in a safe, modern setting.

Benefits

On site parking available

Supportive senior leadership team

Exceptional training

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with severe and complex needs.
• Willingness to embrace training for HLTA and SEN trainee teacher.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis, small group and whole class.
• Helping children with Autism, ASD, and SEMH needs.

Skills

Relevant teaching or care assistant experience

SEN experience

Eligibility to work in the UK

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Is a job that embraces the outdoors, creativity and interactive learning top of your wish list?

Do you seek a role in education where you can progress in your career and want to work in a school that can support and encourage your development with fully funded training and qualifications?

Are you looking to work in an inviting, bright and modern specialist school that welcomes all with open arms?

If you answered yes then we have the school, team and job for you!

Role

This specialist school is a magnificent OFSTED "Outstanding" school. The school is currently seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support in their setting. This role is full time (5 days a week) and term time only (8:45-4:45pm). This role will start ASAP and is a great opportunity for a committed, nurturing and empathetic individual.

Applicants will be responsible for helping children from the age of 7 years with severe and complex needs including but not limited to Autism, ASD and SEMH needs. The school is a popular setting dedicated to offering a practical, accessible and thought-provoking curriculum for all the pupils. Each child receives a 1:1 education catered to their needs and goals.

As a teaching assistant, your development will be a priority; the setting will provide the skills (and qualifications) to become an HLTA and then SEN trainee teacher in the future. All training and qualifications are fully funded. The school boasts brilliant grounds and exceptional facilities, and is recognised for its safe and welcoming ethos with a long-standing senior leadership team.

Benefits

• On site parking available
• Accessible Public transport links
• Permanent role
• Supportive senior leadership team - open door policy
• Modern resources and equipment including interactive whiteboards and iPads
• Exceptional Training
• Brilliant career progression opportunities

Requirements

• Relevant teaching or care assistant experience (desirable)
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• SEN experience (desirable)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis

If you want to know more about this opportunity or wish to submit your application, please apply now. Call Bryony on 01293 527416 if you have any questions regarding this role.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.