Teaching Assistant - Field Gate School

Overview

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We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our school in Doncaster. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model and support a therapeutic practice. As a TA, your day will be varied and interesting. You will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and the community for children who cannot attend school. You will follow a flexible structure and support our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning.

Our leadership team will invest in your professional development in the Education sector, sourcing and delivering up-to-date training opportunities and prioritising your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career.

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we seek dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

Term Time:
This aligns with the local authority.

Full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week. The role is full-time, over five days per week.

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme

• Good written and IT skills
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers
• Able to actively listen to others
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on (option
2) for more information.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer.