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Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team, providing the best access to education for our young vulnerable children?
Description
Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team, providing the best access to education for our young vulnerable children?
Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!
We are looking for highly motivated and creative SEN teaching assistants to join our growing, highly valued team.
At Esland Daven School, we offer high-quality education to 7 to 18-year-olds with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
Using our Turning the Curve model, we support vulnerable young people to "turn the curve" on their past experiences and build towards a positive new chapter.
We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!
What We Need From You
We are looking for a patient and consistent teaching assistants who can work independently and take initiative while developing purposeful, strong relationships with children, staff and parents. Experience in post 16 support, ASD and ADHD would be advantageous but not essential.
The duties of a Teaching Assistant include (but are not limited to):
* Contributing to the development and effective delivery of childcare and manage processes and procedures in line with the philosophy of the company including
* Being alert to signs of distress or abuse
* Talking and listening to the young people and observing and recording behaviour when necessary
* Contributing to and implementing care planning, reviews and other meetings
* Attending and contributing to supervisions and staff meetings as required, ensuring smooth and comprehensive handovers take place and ensuring reporting rules and guidelines are adhered to
* Being prepared to physically intervene and restrain young people (following appropriate training)
* Undertaking all tasks and duties as directed by the HLTA or Headteacher, to support young people and manage and monitor pupil risk during educational activities
* Participating and supporting young people during outdoor/ indoor activities
* Preparing and presenting displays of student work
* Working with other professionals, such as Therapists and Occupational Therapists, Residential Care Workers as necessary
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).
Skills Knowledge And Expertise
* GCSE Level including Math, English & Science
* Teaching assistant experience (highly desirable)
* Teaching assistant qualification (desirable)
* Excellent planning and organisational skills
* Self-starter who demonstrates a high level of motivation and commitment
* Full manual driving licence (desirable due to activities/location)
What We Can Offer
* A competitive salary between £21,279 and £23,908 reviewed annually
* Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%
* Company sick pay
* Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
* Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
* Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
* Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
* A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend scheme
* Monthly recognition awards
* Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
* The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!
About Esland With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential childrens and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.
This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.
With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.
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