At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with SEND to build confidence and essential life skills.
- Company: Join a caring and inclusive educational environment dedicated to empowering youth.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension contributions, professional training, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to equality and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting young people; teaching assistant qualification is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 Β£ per year.
Empower Young People to Achieve Their Potential
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve success? As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to thrive in education, develop essential life skills, and build brighter futures. Working alongside experienced teachers in a welcoming and inclusive environment, you'll provide tailored support that helps learners gain confidence, independence, and the skills they need for employment, further learning, and everyday life. Whether you're experienced in supporting young people or looking to begin a rewarding career in education, this is an opportunity to make a genuine, life-changing impact while developing your own skills and career.
You will need a driving licence for this role.
- Help learners develop confidence, independence, communication and employability skills
- Reinforce learning by adapting resources and providing additional support where required, adhering to safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures.
- A caring, patient and enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND
- A flexible approach, positive attitude and willingness to learn
- A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable, although full training and development will be provided for the right candidate
Generous holiday entitlement 25 days annual plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Pension contributions up to 4%
- The opportunity to undertake professional training, funded by us
- One days paid leave a year for volunteering work (in addition to your Annual leave entitlement)
- Staff benefits with Paycare A health and benefits scheme giving you support and contributions towards various health benefits
- Benefits with Acis Perkz a discount scheme giving you savings off hundreds of schemes including discounts on your coffee, weekly shop, days out and much more
- Employee recognition scheme, where we celebrate and award our Stars within Acis, including gift vouchers
- Long service awards for our loyal employees
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential advice and support, when you need it
- Professional membership subscription to support your continuous professional development
- Death in service benefit as part of our pension scheme
As part of our commitment to safeguarding there will be numerous safeguarding checks that form part of the recruitment process including an Enhanced DBS check and you will be required to complete a self declaration form at interview stage.
Acis are committed to equality and diversity, are a proud member of disability confident and welcome applications from any applicant who feel they hold the essential skills to fulfil the role. We recognise that people need flexibility in their role and we're happy to discuss flexible working options with the successful candidate in addition to any aid with interviewing that you might need.
Teaching Assistant- Children and Young People in Scunthorpe employer: Acis Group
Acis Group is an excellent employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its employees and the community. With a strong focus on making a positive impact in young people's lives, the company fosters a supportive work culture that encourages personal growth and development. Located in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, employees benefit from flexible working hours and a competitive wage, making it a fulfilling place to work for those passionate about youth support.