Teaching Assistant
Due to the continued increase in student capacity and expansion of the school provision, we are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our accredited specialist team to create better outcomes and life chances for our students in their preparation for adult life.
Contract Type: Permanent from September 2024
Salary:£20,941.63 - £22,834.95 actual salary, depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only
Our partner school is an independent specialist education provider, 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 students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. Students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours.
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
- Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
- Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of the school and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role
- Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
- The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines
Benefits:
- Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team
- Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision
- Opportunities for meaningful career development
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Perk Box- offering high street discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Bike to work scheme
- Car lease scheme
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please contact Sophie Lamont at Reed Education (Cambridge Office).
Required skills
- Learning Disabilities
- Special Needs
- teaching assistant
Reference: 52918228
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