Job overview Location: Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent Salary: £12.37 - £13.49 per hour (£22,102.72 to £24,103.93 actual salary) Hours: 40 hours per week – Term Time Only (Fixed Term Contract) The Aurora Hanley School is an 'Outstanding' rated innovative provider of education and care, supporting young people aged 6 - 19 with complex needs typically related to Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism and other conditions. We’re currently looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave 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. 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. You will be expected to establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School, promoting and encouraging 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 through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning. Like many SEN environments; your duties are likely to vary, and therefore candidates will need to be flexible and able to lend a hand whenever required. Skills and Qualifications Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting Full UK driving licence and access to your own car desirable A recognised qualification at Level 2 or above in Support work for Teaching and Learning in Schools or an equivalent is desirable GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential. Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures. Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD Ability to adapt The desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual Be positive and creative in assisting to meet pupils’ individual needs Benefits and Additional Information Training and Development: We offer a wide range of programmes and opportunities for employees to improve skills and further careers. Save money on your bills: Perkbox app offers deals and discounts to save money on regular expenses. Competitive Pay and Reward: Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Pension and Life Assurance. UK Health Cash Plan: Covers day-to-day healthcare expenditures. Employee Assistance Programme: Support on a wide variety of issues, available 24/7. Refer a friend for £1,000: Reward for recommending friends and family to join the company. How to apply? Please complete a full online application form. For assistance or more information, contact Karen Barnfield at karen.barnfieldthe-aurora-group.com / 07920 223 415. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. About Aurora Hanley School Aurora Hanley School is located in Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, offering specialist education for young people aged 6 to 19 with complex communication needs. The school provides a nurturing environment with small classes, integrated therapeutic support, and a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs. Our Facilities: Specialist classrooms for science, art, and cooking Break-out spaces and a sensory room Clinical and therapeutic facilities Fully-equipped kitchen Safe outdoor spaces Our Curriculum: Aurora Hanley offers a flexible curriculum focused on individual abilities and needs, encouraging student involvement and positive behaviour management supported by clinical psychology teams. Our Outcomes: Education includes achievement analysis and destinations data. Exam results demonstrate significant successes in GCSEs and vocational qualifications.