Overview
Teaching Assistant role at TES FE News / Witherslack Group. Salary up to £26,363 + excellent benefits.
We support children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You’ll be resilient and dedicated, and you’ll be supported to succeed in a well-resourced environment.
One of the best environments in SEND: The Eaves, Westbury, offers an environment to live, learn and grow. We support young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s, SLCN, PDA and SEMH and have been rated Good by Ofsted.
What we do for you: a salary and benefits package, induction and on-the-job training, school holiday breaks, opportunities for progression, flexible benefits, wellbeing tools, medical cover, and a contributory pension.
You’ll be able to bring your whole self to work and connect with our pupils through your can-do attitude and passion for helping children learn.
Responsibilities
* Support children and young people with ASD/SEMH to learn and develop
* Assist the teacher and work closely with therapists to support learning and behaviour
* Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment and encourage pupils’ self-esteem
* Participate in induction, training and ongoing professional development
Qualifications
* Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives
* A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to collaborate as part of a team
* Ideally experience working in a classroom; if not, relevant training will be provided
* Enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work with therapists
Requirements & Diversity
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and workplaces. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we will provide support.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
Industries
* Education and Care for SEND
By building a diverse and inclusive team, we help our pupils thrive and be their authentic selves.
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