SEN Teaching Assistant

role:

teaching assistant

cranborne, dorset

£22,996 to £25,068 (actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)

£12.87 to £14.03 p/hr plus £1000 welcome bonus*

40 per week term time only

*** please note – we can not offer sponsorship for this role. If you require sponsorship or have less than 12 months remaining on your visa please do not apply as we are unable to progress your application ***

we are currently seeking a teaching assistant to join a specialist provision in cranborne supporting pupils aged 16-25 with asd and semh needs.

as a teaching assistant, your role is essential to the support and development of the students being successful, independent, and achieving in a safe and caring learning environment. You will build a professional and trusted relationship with the students which put their health, safety and overall development first. This role will include supporting the teaching staff to deliver on a daily basis a broad and balanced curriculum for students 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.

• full uk driving licence and access to your own car
• level 2 or equivalent in maths and english
• please note that the minimum age to work on site is 21
• have some knowledge or experience of working within an education setting
• be positive and creative in meeting young person’s needs
• be able to work on your own as well as part of a team
• good numeracy and literacy skills
• competent ict skills

• full training and the opportunity to gain qualifications funded by the company
• perks of appreciation - chocolates, food, tea and coffee pods, christmas hampers etc
• well being checks
• full management support
• life assurance
• pension
• employee assistance program
• car lease scheme
• bike to work scheme
• perk box