Due to the continued expansion of the specialist school provision, we are currently looking for experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our specialist team to create better outcomes for students with complex needs.
A well resourced school with exceptional facilities and therapeutic team, our partner school 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. Our 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 Aurora 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
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by us
- Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
- Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
- A lover of the outdoor and community learning
- Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
- Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures
- Proactive, rather than reactive
- Creative thinkers with solution focus
- Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our students communication needs
- Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
- Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English
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
- Life assurance
- Pension plan
- Perk Box- offering high street discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Bike to work scheme
- Car lease scheme
To express your interest, please apply now and you will be contacted by Sophie Lamont, your local consultant.