Overview
and Responsibilities
Location: Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS 4JN
Hours : hours perweek–Term Time Only
Hourly Rate: £. - £. ph
Annual Salary: £,. - £,. actual salary - dependant on experience and qualifications
Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7- with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.
We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey.
The main purpose of the role:
The purpose of the Teaching Assistant is to support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.
Key Duties:
1. To establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School.
2. To promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
3. To contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
4. Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day to day running of the class
5. To respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to achieve the smooth running of the school.
6. To promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being.
7. Demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team
8. Under the guidance of a more senior TA or a teacher, ensure all documentation is completed correctly for records of incidents, health, behaviour etc. as necessary
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
9. GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
10. Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
11. Knowledge orexperience of pupils with SEN
12. Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
13. Be positive and creative in meeting pupils’ needs
14. L3 award in supporting teaching and learning in schools or equivalent (desirable)
15. Previous experience (at least one year) of working as a L2 qualified or equivalent TA (desirable)
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer?
Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:
16. Full training and continued support
17. Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
18. Free lunch during your working day
19. Perkbox subscription
20. Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme
21. Car lease scheme
22. Bike to work scheme
23. Free parking
24. Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
Apply/Enquiries
If you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form. For more information on this position please contact /