Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Pilning, South Gloucestershire
Position Details:
• 40 hours per week, term time only
• £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
• £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 annual salary (based on experience and qualifications)
About The School:
This school is a vibrant educational setting for children and young people aged 7-19 with autism and related social and communication needs. Their mission is to provide each student with the opportunity to explore and fulfill their unique potential.
Role Overview:
As a Teaching Assistant, your primary goal will be to support students in their learning and well-being, providing a safe and nurturing environment. Your responsibilities may also include caring for individual needs and managing behaviour positively.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop warm, caring, and supportive relationships with students to create a safe learning environment.
• Encourage independence and personal growth while maintaining high behaviour standards.
• Assist in delivering high-quality, challenging, and differentiated educational activities.
• Support the Class Teacher in the daily operations of the classroom.
• Adapt to the changing needs of the school to ensure smooth operations.
• Promote students' cognitive, social, emotional, physical development, and spiritual well-being.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-professional team.
• Complete necessary documentation accurately under guidance.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Essential: GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above.
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Experience or knowledge of working with SEN students.
• Passion for putting the child first and recognising their individuality.
• Positive and creative approach to meeting students' needs.
• Desirable: L3 award in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent.
• Desirable: At least one year of experience as a L2 qualified or equivalent TA.
Benefits:
• Be part of a successful team with a comprehensive support package.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.
• Opportunities to gain qualifications, funded by the organisation.
• Free lunch during work hours.
• Perkbox subscription.
• Life assurance and pension plan.
• Car lease and bike-to-work schemes.
• Free parking.
• Complimentary membership to their Health cash back plan (covering dental, optical, physio, and more).
Join this team and contribute to a meaningful and rewarding educational journey for their students
Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.