Overview
and Responsibilities
Teaching Assistant
Education - Mansfield £. - £. per hour
Here at Education (part of the wider Aurora Group) we have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Teaching Assistant to our sites. For this role you can be based at our Mansfield sites. In your new role you would be responsible for working with small groups and 1:1 learners either at one of our sites or out in the community, delivering innovative and engaging sessions to young people who have SEN. All the resources will be provided to you so that you can focus on adapting the learning objectives to suit your learner’s needs.
Skills and Qualifications
You don’t need to be a highly experienced TA to be successful in this role. If you have experience working with children or young people(paid or voluntary) then we can provide the right environment and training for you to thrive.
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
1. Ability to motivate and inspire children to believe in themselves.
2. GCSE Maths and English qualification (minimum functional skills Level 2).
3. Proactive/can-do mindset with the ability to think outside the box
4. A willingness to take advantage of our amazing (and free) training opportunities ( L2 award in supporting teaching and learning in schools) if not already achieved.
5. Ability to promote independence, positive behaviour, and personal development.
6. A creative approach that will enable you to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
There is a need to be able to travel between sites within the specified locality to support and engage with young people as required. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for transporting them to various locations. You will need to have business insurance.
Benefits and Additional Information
Why Join Us?
7. Training & Career Development – grow your skills and progress.
8. Perkbox Discounts – save on groceries, dining, gym memberships & more.
9. Wagestream App – access part of your pay early.
10. Enhanced Annual Leave, Pension & Sick Pay.
11. /7 GP Access for you and your household.
12. Health Cash Plan – cover dental and optical costs.
13. Employee Assistance Programme – confidential wellbeing support.
14. Refer a Friend Bonus – earn £1,.
How to apply:
For candidates that haven’t worked in this sector before please be aware that the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details and a personal statement that will make us really keen to speak to you. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Sian in the Recruitment Team at>Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 4 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Location: Mansfield
Contract Type: Permanent
Actual Annual Salary: £,.- £,. actual salary dependant on qualifications and experience
Salary: £. - £. per hour
Hours: hours per week - Term Time only - Start time 8.am - Finish time 3:pm Monday to Friday