At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with learning difficulties, promoting wellbeing and independence.
- Company: Underley Garden School, a caring environment focused on holistic development.
- Benefits: Life assurance, pension scheme, mental health support, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Small class sizes and a supportive community in the beautiful Lake District.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Compassionate, patient, and a team player with a driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
About the Role
Empowering Young People. Transforming Futures.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with complex learning difficulties and disabilities?
Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where every day brings new opportunities to inspire, guide and empower?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
- What you will be doing
- Build positive relationships and provide pastoral guidance to promote wellbeing and independence.
- Encourage positive behaviour and apply behaviour support strategies in line with school policies.
- Assist with out-of‑school learning, trips, events and enrichment activities.
- Monitor and record progress, contribute to assessment and support the completion of pupil paperwork.
- Support young people with personal and medical care needs where required.
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment across the school day and wider curriculum.
- Support teachers with learning activities, helping individuals and small groups to engage, progress and achieve.
- What you will bring
- Compassionate, patient and resilient.
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Team player who communicates well with colleagues and families.
- Willingness to support all aspects of school life – from learning to personal care to enrichment activities.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
- Having a driving licence.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils aged 5‑19 who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs.
Our school adopts a holistic, person‑centred approach to pupil development and provides a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet their individual requirements.
Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, we serve the wider Lake District and Yorkshire Dales communities.
Benefits
- Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks.
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) – health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, critical illness cover, and Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.
- Compliance and Policies
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Teaching Assistant employer: Underley Garden School
Underley Garden School is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering young people with complex learning difficulties and disabilities. With a strong focus on wellbeing, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, offering numerous benefits such as mental health support, flexible working options, and a comprehensive pension scheme. Located near the stunning Lake District, we provide a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing environment that values every team member's contribution.
