At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in the classroom and outside activities to boost their confidence and learning.
- Company: Talocher School, a specialist school fostering growth for students with Additional Learning Needs.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, training opportunities, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to career progression and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping others and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
£13.45ph pre-probation to £13.65 post-probation Permanent Talocher School Forge confidence.
Build futures.
Talocher School are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work closely with some of our students, providing tailored support to help them thrive both academically and socially.
About the school: Talocher School is a specialist school for girls and boys aged 7 to 19 who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
We currently have registration for 60 students.
The school provides a warm, welcoming and flexible environment for young people who are unable to attend mainstream education because of their needs.
Talocher School offers a broad and balanced curriculum, aligned to the Curriculum for Wales (Cf W).
Building trust, individual resilience, emotional regulation and communication skills is central to our ethos.
We provide a caring and supportive learning environment for learners with ASD, ADHD and other associated Additional learning Needs (ALN).
Talocher School has on onsite therapeutic Forest School provision, as well as Art and creative play therapy.
We also have access to offsite vocational provisions which include, hair and beauty, construction and small animal care.
- What you'll be doing
- Supporting in the classroom - nurturing engagement and progress;
- Enabling activities outside of lessons that appeal to young peoples' interests and strengths;
- Building positive relationships, encouraging confidence, and promoting a love of learning through practical, active, and positive experiences.
- This role would be great for you
- You’re passionate about helping young people succeed - creating opportunities for them to develop skills beyond the classroom;
- You have a full UK driving licence.
- A love of Dungeons & Dragons, tabletop gaming, or similar interests would be a great way to connect with some of our pupils and support positive relationships, although this is by no means essential.
- Our benefits include
- Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
- Flexible start and end times
- Comprehensive induction
- Blue Light Card
- Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
- Paid for enhanced DBS
- Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!
As part of Aspris Children's Services we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you.
As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress!
Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.
If you want education to be a job for life, Aspris Children's Services will help you get there.
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.
Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.
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Teaching Assistant employer: Talocher School
Talocher School offers a supportive and flexible environment for students with additional learning needs, focusing on their academic and social development. The school provides strong induction and ongoing professional training for staff, fostering a collaborative work culture. Employees benefit from working in a warm atmosphere that emphasizes individual resilience and emotional regulation.
