Teaching Assistant (Thatcham) – TieTalent
We are looking for full-time Teaching Assistants/Classroom Assistants to join New Barn School as part of Outcomes First Group.
Overview
* Role: Teaching Assistant
* Location: New Barn School, The Long Barn, Welford, RG20 8HZ
* Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
* Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (includes a 5pm finish)
Responsibilities
* Connect directly with pupils and young people to maximise their learning and potential
* Prepare learning materials and run classroom activities with hands-on experience and supervision
* Support pupils’ emotional and physical needs to aid their development and engagement
* Support pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs as part of a dedicated team
Qualifications
* Experience of working in the independent SEMH sector and with pupils with SEN is highly desirable
* Happy to adopt a therapeutic approach to teaching and working with SEN/SEMH pupils
* Previous experience with ASC is highly desirable
About Us
* New Barn School is a growing school catering for SEMH pupils aged 6-19, with almost 100 pupils across three sites
* We aim to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and to navigate the world
* We deliver a structured education tailored to each student’s needs and Education, Health and Care plans in small cohorts
* We are part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group, a leading provider of specialist education
* In 2024, Outcomes First Group were certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension with option to increase contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to mental health support and health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with options such as health/insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, critical illness cover, and Family Growth Support
Compliance
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks as required.
* Outcomes First Group reserves the right to close vacancies early if there is a high volume of suitable applications.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks where applicable.
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