Job Title:
Teaching Assistant
Location
: Cranborne, Dorset
Salary
: £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 Cramborn working with young people aged 11-16 with additional social, emotional and mental health needs.
Purpose of the role:
This role will involves supporting the 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:
- The ability to manage a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
- A desire to put young people first and treat them as individuals.
- Able to be positive and creative in meeting the needs of young people and enhancing their outcomes.
- Able to work collaboratively with good interpersonal skills.
- Good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.
- Able to work within the parameters of the physical demands of the job role.
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