Sen Teaching Assistant in Meldreth

SEN Teaching Assistant £22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications) Plus £1000 Welcome bonus* Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only 40 per week, Mon - Fri, 8.30am-5pm Due to the continued increase in our student role and expansion of the school provision we are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our NAS accredited specialist team to create better outcomes and life chances for our students in their preparation for adult life. Role responsibilities: * 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 We are looking for candidates who are: * 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 * Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English