Teaching Assistant – Empower Young Minds
Location: Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Salary: GBP20,941.30 – GBP22,835.30 per year (based on experience and qualifications)
Welcome Bonus: GBP1,000*
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (term time only)
Are you driven by the desire to make a lasting impact on young lives? We’re looking for compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Teaching Assistants at a unique school for 11‑16‑year‑olds with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our school blends traditional academic values with a caring, specialised approach to help students thrive both in and outside the classroom.
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be instrumental in supporting students’ learning and personal development. You’ll help create a positive and inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged, confident, and ready to learn. Your support will be key to helping them grow academically, emotionally, and socially.
What You’ll Do
* Build strong, supportive connections with students, boosting their confidence and well‑being.
* Encourage independence and uphold high standards of behaviour and engagement.
* Assist in creating and delivering exciting, tailored learning activities.
* Support teachers in managing the classroom and ensuring smooth daily operations.
* Respond to the unique needs of each student with flexibility and creativity.
* Collaborate with a diverse, multi‑professional team to meet students’ individual needs.
What We’re Looking For
* A positive attitude and a real passion for working with young people.
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
* No previous experience needed – full training is provided.
* A commitment to safeguarding and protecting young people.
* Creativity, patience, and an ability to adapt to meet students’ needs.
Why Join Us
* Comprehensive training and continued professional development opportunities.
* Funded qualifications to help you grow your career.
* Life assurance, enhanced pension, and health cashback plans.
* Access to perks like free parking, employee benefits, and Perkbox.
Successful candidates will undergo enhanced safeguarding checks, including a DBS check.
We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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