Overview
and Responsibilities
Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Salary: £. - £. per hour (£,. - £,. actual salary) depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: Full time - hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only
The Aurora Meldreth Manor School is an independent Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of our students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. Our students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours.
We are a well resourced school with exceptional facilities and therapeutic team.
Due to the continued increase in our student role and expansion of the school provision we are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our NAS accredited specialist team to create better outcomes and life chances for our students in their preparation for adult life.
Role responsibilities:
1. 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
2. Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
3. Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
4. Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
5. Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of Aurora and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role
6. Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
7. The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines
Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. Please see the link below for our full job description:
Skills and Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who are:
8. Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by us
9. Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
10. Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
11. A lover of the outdoor and community learning
12. Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
13. Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures
14. Proactive, rather than reactive
15. Creative thinkers with solution focus
16. Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings
17. Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our students communication needs
18. Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
19. Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English
Benefits and Additional Information
Benefits:
20. Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team
21. Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision
22. Opportunities for meaningful career development
23. Fully funded training and qualifications
24. Life assurance
25. Enhanced pension scheme
26. Perk Box- offering high street discounts
27. Employee assistance programme
28. Bike to work scheme
29. Car lease scheme
How to Apply: