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Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 22,102 - 24,103 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job description
Location: Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Salary: £22,102.72- £24,103.93 actual salary - dependant on experience and qualifications Plus £1000 Welcome bonus*
Hours: Full-time - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term time only
About the Role:
Simply Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a NAS accredited specialist team at a highly respected independent special day school. This role is integral in creating better outcomes and enhancing life chances for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and associated difficulties. Many students also have complex medical needs and sensory/physical impairments. The ideal candidate will support students in managing sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulties with transitions, often demonstrated through behaviours.
Our Partner School Offers:
A well-resourced environment with exceptional facilities
A supportive therapeutic teamRole Responsibilities:
Support students with their learning, development, and progress across all areas of the curriculum in various settings, including classrooms, local environments, and the community
Assist young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism, to achieve their educational and personal goals
Foster an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and the rights of all young people to be recognised as learners and treated with respect
Emphasise support and empowerment of young people
Develop a deeper understanding of Special Education issues and the values of Simply Education, demonstrating these in all aspects of the role
Provide high-quality support in all facets of the role
Participate in physical interventions and personal care routines as requiredWe Are Looking For Candidates Who Are:
Willing and able to pursue formal qualifications, attend training, and take responsibility for their own development-all fully funded by Simply Education
Passionate and compassionate towards children and young people with additional needs
Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
Enthusiastic about outdoor and community learning
Capable of recognising potential rather than focusing on disabilities
Fully committed to safeguarding values and procedures
Proactive and solution-focused creative thinkers
Able to work both collaboratively as a team member and independently with confidentiality across various settings
Possess excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to students' communication needs
Skilled in understanding and delivering effective education and support in line with identified needs
Educated to at least Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and EnglishBenefits:
Join an accredited, highly skilled specialist team
Be part of a growing team with shared values and vision
Opportunities for meaningful career development
Fully funded training and qualifications
Life assurance
Enhanced pension scheme (from October)
Perk Box offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Bike to work scheme
Car lease schemeHow to Apply:
Please apply for this role and one of our consultants will get in contact.
Additional Information: Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and Simply Education may ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including "spent" convictions unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess suitability for working with children.
Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults in our care. We are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
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