Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Cranborne, Dorset

Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hours (£20,941.30 - £22,835.30)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Term time only

We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist School in Cranborne working with young people aged 11-16 with additional social, emotional and mental health needs.

Purpose of the role:

This role will involves supporting our teaching staff to deliver on a daily basis a broad and balanced curriculum for young people both on and off site. Flexibility is key in this role and may include working 1:1 with a student when required, or supporting in class working with a small group. Positive behaviour management is an important part of the role. As a Teaching Assistant you will support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.

Experience and Skills required:

• Experience of working in an Education setting
• Relevant knowledge and experience of young people within age range
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles
• Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
• Experience of working within an inclusive setting
• GCSE English and Maths qualification - minimum grade 4 or equivalent is essential

 Benefits:

• Full training and continued support
• Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
• Free lunch
• Life assurance and pension
• Health cash back plan
• Car lease scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Perk box
• Free parking