Teaching Assistant Stannard School, Dunstable Contract: Full-time, term time only Salary: £20,422 - £23,232.69 Benefits: Company pension, life assurance, employee discount scheme Location: Stannard School, Dunstable Join Our Team Stannard School is an exciting new specialist school in Dunstable, and we are looking to welcome a dedicated Teaching Assistant to our growing team. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a supportive, nurturing community that works collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Our school provides a safe and structured learning environment for pupils aged 7-18, supported by significant investment in resources and facilities. You will have the opportunity to help shape the school's culture and contribute to an environment that promotes engagement, aspiration and achievement. We draw on over 30 years' experience in improving outcomes for young people. Our network of SEN schools across the UK is united by a shared commitment to high-quality, personalised education, and we are proud that 100% of our inspected services are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' learning and development. Your responsibilities will include: - Providing focused support to an individual pupil or a small group of up to six pupils Providing focused support to an individual pupil or a small group of up to six pupils - Supporting the class teacher during lessons and learning activities Supporting the class teacher during lessons and learning activities - Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress and any concerns Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress and any concerns - Supervising pupils during non-classroom times, including trips and extracurricular activities Supervising pupils during non-classroom times, including trips and extracurricular activities - Assisting with lesson planning, classroom preparation and marking where appropriate Assisting with lesson planning, classroom preparation and marking where appropriate - Helping to create positive relationships that encourage engagement and achievement Helping to create positive relationships that encourage engagement and achievement About You We are looking for someone who brings: - A strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths A strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths - Previous experience in a Teaching Assistant or similar role Previous experience in a Teaching Assistant or similar role - Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs in an educational setting Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs in an educational setting - Confidence to take on additional responsibilities within the school (e.g. Forest School, Food Hygiene, Yoga, Lunchtime provision) Confidence to take on additional responsibilities within the school (e.g. Forest School, Food Hygiene, Yoga, Lunchtime provision) - Good behaviour management skills Good behaviour management skills - A commitment to professional development and continuous learning A commitment to professional development and continuous learning - Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to starting Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to starting What We Offer - A supportive workplace that values wellbeing and emotional health A supportive workplace that values wellbeing and emotional health - Ongoing professional development and opportunities to build new skills Ongoing professional development and opportunities to build new skills - The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable pupils The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable pupils - A friendly, inclusive team dedicated to improving outcomes for young people A friendly, inclusive team dedicated to improving outcomes for young people The cost of the enhanced DBS check will be covered by us. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. If you are passionate about supporting young people and would like to grow your career in a nurturing and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.