At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with complex learning difficulties and help them achieve their goals.
- Company: Join a specialist school dedicated to empowering young people with additional needs.
- Benefits: Full training, funded qualifications, life assurance, and discounts on high street brands.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for meaningful career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Maths and English required; passion for helping children is essential.
The predicted salary is between 22996 - 25068 £ per year.
Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/ Hertfordshire
Salary: £22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Hourly Rate: £12.87 to £14.03 p/hr
Hours: Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only
We are currently seeking Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school supporting complex learning difficulties, often associated with profound physical disabilities and/or medical needs based in Meldreth.
The role:
- 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
Experience / Qualifications:
- You must hold at least level 2 / C grade (or equivalent) Maths and English
- 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
Benefits:
- Full training and continued support
- Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma for Teaching Assistants or further qualifications which will be funded by the school
- 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
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