Blackstone Education are working with a school based in Wimborne who are looking to recruit permanent teaching assistants to join their team.
Location: ?Cranborne, Dorset
Hourly Rate :£12.37 - £13.49 per hour
Annual Salary: £22,102.72 - £24,103.93 actual salary (FTE £25,729.60 - £28,059.20)
Contract: permanent, 40 hours per week, term time only
About the school: W e believe in giving young people, ages 11-16, the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, an excellent level of individual support and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, we support all our young people with a range of needs including Autism and other associated conditions. We can take advantage of our beautiful setting to inspire and create fun experiences to enhance learning and progress.
Job description: As a Teaching Assistant at this school your role will be essential to the support and development of our young people being successful and achieving, in a safe and caring learning environment.
Positive role modelling and flexibility is key in this role, including 1:1 support in both an academic and vocational setting such as Bushcraft, animal care and life skills.
Key duties:
Working alongside the teaching staff to support learning and provide further explanation to young people where needed.
Taking responsibility for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people at all times
Supporting our young people to identify, meet and exceed their Education and Healthcare plan targets.
Implementing and supporting positive behaviour throughout the school, adapting own behaviour and responses when required to meet individual needs.
Ensuring all accidents, incidents, or health & safety documentation is accurately recorded as per the schools policies.
Assisting our young people in attending a wide range of group activities, ensuring that choices are respected, with appropriate social interactions and friendships encouraged.
Responsibilities:
Whilst previous experience isnt essential; the ability and desire to build a professional & trusted relationship with our young people is.
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
The ability to manage a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
A desire to put young people first and treat them as individuals.
Able to be positive and creative in meeting the needs of young people and enhancing their outcomes.
Able to work collaboratively with good interpersonal skills.
Good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.
Able to work within the parameters of the physical demands of the job role.
Qualifications:
GCSE English and Maths qualification - minimum grade 4 or equivalent is beneficial.
Whats on offer?
Amazing opportunity to work in a stunning setting with grade 2 listed gardens
Being part of a supportive and friendly team
Full training and continued support
Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
Regular staff wellbeing events
Free homemade lunches with a range of options
Life assurance
Enhanced pension scheme
Health cash back plan
Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme
Perk box
Free parking
Please APPLY now or contact Kirsty at Blackstone Education for further information.
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