Teaching Assistant Location : Nr Blandford Forum Contract Type : Permanent Start date: ASAP- once vetting is complete Hours : 40 hours-per week, Term Time only Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30-4.30pm or 8.00-4.00pm Salary : £21,742 plus depending on experience own transport is desirable due to the location The School School Staffing Solutions are recruiting for Teaching Assistants on behalf of a Special Needs School near Blandford Forum, Dorset The school offers a bespoke education provision for children an young people aged 7-19 who have Autism Spectrum Condition and associated behaviours. The curriculum is creative and personalised for the pupils to ensure that we provide them with the best opportunities to succeed. The Role / Key duties: As our new Teaching Assistant, your role is to support our 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. You will be expected 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 To promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils while maintaining high expectations of behaviour at all times. You will support the class teacher and contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences Experience and Skills required: Experience working with Special Educational Needs in an employed or voluntary setting - highly desirable Experience working with children or young people - highly desirable Full UK driving licence and transport needed due to location GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential. Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures. Be a 'can do' person with a positive attitude Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual Be positive and creative in meeting pupils' needs Whats on offer? Full training and qualifications Life assurance and pension Employee discount scheme Bike to work scheme This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to either start their career in special education or who wants to try working in a different area of SEND. To apply for this Teaching Assistant role near Blandford Forum then please click apply today and send over your cv. School Staffing Solutions are operating as a employment business on this vacancy. Shortlisted candidates may subject to an online search