Are you committed to making a real difference to the lives of the children? Through education, we enable young people to gain the skills and resilience needed to succeed in life beyond school, inspiring the brightest futures. The Teaching Assistant for this role ideally should be experienced in working within a SEN school setting where you have supported students with their learning and development and effectively supervised group work and activities alongside helping teachers to plan learning activities. At Haywards Farm School, you'll closely support children and young individuals facing challenges like Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Across our network of Alternative learning provisions, Therapy Centre and Children’s homes, our dedicated and experienced school staff work in collaboration with specialist teams of professionals to enable every young person to explore and develop their own unique talents. We enable possibilities and opportunities through our variety of services along with the stability of a school placement. At Amegreen, we cherish the small victories, lovingly known as "huge small victories," achieved by our dedicated teaching assistants. We understand the ups and downs, where simply sitting through a lesson can be a huge achievement for some students. These small triumphs, when combined, have a significant impact. Exceptional SEND Environment: Haywards Farm School is not just a workplace; it’s a place of inspiration and transformation. Our commitment to providing exceptional, specialist education for children sets us apart in the field. Our school is special and unique. We are a small and united community, focused entirely on ensuring that the pupils in our care have the most exceptional educational opportunities and care. All that we do has our mission at its heart; ‘Be Safe, Belong, Be Inspired’. Our Commitment to You: We recognise your potential for greatness and offer the most competitive salary and benefits package in the SEN education sector. With us, you'll bring learning to life and make a genuine difference in young learners' lives. Enjoy: Take a well-deserved break during the school holidays offered FULLY PAID Company pension Sick pay (after probationary period) Refer a friend payment scheme Employee Assistance Programme Casual dress code Private use of company caravan (when not in use for our children) Equality and Diversity: Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us. Safeguarding and GDPR: Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services. Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check