Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Term Time Only)
Location: Cranbourne
Salary: £22,996 – £25,068 per annum (actual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent
Additional Benefits: £1,000 welcome bonus*
We are committed to empowering young people aged 11–16 to build fulfilling and independent lives. Through high-quality teaching, personalised support, and integrated therapeutic approaches, we support students with autism and associated needs to achieve their full potential.
Set in a beautiful environment, our provision offers engaging, hands-on learning experiences designed to inspire progress both inside and outside the classroom.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the development, wellbeing, and success of our students. Working closely with teaching staff, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
This role requires flexibility and a positive approach, including providing 1:1 support in both academic and vocational settings such as bushcraft, animal care, and life skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Support teaching staff in delivering lessons and reinforcing learning
* Provide additional explanation and guidance to students where needed
* Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of all students at all times
* Support students in achieving their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets
* Encourage positive behaviour and adapt approaches to meet individual needs
* Accurately record incidents, accidents, and health & safety information in line with policies
* Support participation in group activities, encouraging social interaction and independence
Skills & Experience
Previous experience is not essential; however, a genuine passion for working with young people is key.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
* Ability to manage a range of behaviours, including those that may challenge
* A child-centred approach, treating each student as an individual
* Creativity and adaptability in supporting learning and development
* Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
* Good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills
* Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths (minimum grade 4 or equivalent) desirable
Application Process
Due to safeguarding requirements, the application process is thorough and detailed.
Applicants must complete an online application form, including full employment and education history, along with a personal statement outlining their suitability for the role.
For further information or assistance, please contact the recruitment team.
Safeguarding
All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants are required to declare all relevant convictions in line with DBS filtering rules.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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