GBP22,996 to GBP25,068
Permanent
Full‑time
Term Time Only
Hertfordshire
Due to the continued increase in student role and expansion of the school provision, we are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join this NAS accredited specialist team to create better outcomes and life chances for students in their preparation for adult life.
This independent Special day school provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties. The school supports students with complex medical needs and sensory/physical impairments. They are helped to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self‑esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours.
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 to 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 take responsibility for your own development – all fully funded by us.
- Passionate and shows compassion for children and young people with additional needs.
- Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning.
- A lover of 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.
For more information and an application pack, contact Richard Lanning at Randstad Education.
