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
