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Job Title:Teaching Assistant - Specialist School
Location:Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/ Hertfordshire
Salary:£12.37 - £13.49 per hour (£22,102.72 - £24,103.93 actual salary) depending on experience and qualifications
Hours:Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only
We are currently seekingTeaching Assistantsto join a specialist school supporting complex learning difficulties, often associated with profound physical disabilities and/or medical needs based in Meldreth.
The role:
* 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 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
Experience /Qualifications:
* You must hold at least level 2 / C grade (or equivalent) Maths and English
* Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by us
* Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
* Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
* A lover of the 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
Benefits:
* Full training and continued support
* Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma for Teaching Assistants or further qualifications which will be funded by the school
* Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team
* Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision
* Opportunities for meaningful career development
* Fully funded training and qualifications
* Life assurance
* Pension plan
* Perk Box- offering high street discounts
* Employee assistance programme
* Bike to work scheme
* Car lease scheme
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