Design Technology Graduate Teaching Assistant

DT/Engineering Graduate Teaching Assistant

We are looking for passionate DT or Engineering graduates who want to begin working and training as an SEND Teaching Assistant within one of our SEND schools in Horsham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who want to move into a career in teaching. You will benefit from in-depth support and training from the school, and develop your knowledge of the national curriculum. You will also receive training from Engage

This school is set in a wonderful, picturesque countryside location in Horsham. This is an all-through boys school specialising in pupils with Autism, ADHD and Trauma. They also work with pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health and other SEN conditions. Where this provision is located within the countryside, it has an extensive Forest School Programme and excellent sporting facilities.

They currently have a need for Teaching Assistants with a DT or Engineering background to help support in their Design & Technology department. The boys are encouraged to make a variety of different projects, including woodworking, and have even worked on hovercrafts and motorbikes! This position will be well suited to someone who is very confident in their subject so they are also able to help the children socially and emotionally during lessons, helping manage behaviours when needed.

This role would also be well suited to anyone from a DT, Engineering or relevant background gained from professional experience rather than a degree, so please do apply if you think this role sounds interesting!

Due to the location of the school, the ideal candidate will need to be a driver, as it is not accessible by Public Transport.

The ideal candidate

• Outgoing and mentoring manner

• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their full potential

• You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital.

• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils

Your Role

• Supporting a range of vulnerable children between the ages of 7 - 18 years

• Be able to appropriately calm children down and de-escalate

• Be able to effectively behaviour manage

• Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class and minimise disruption

• Providing feedback to teachers and parents

• Be available - Full time - 8.30am - 4pm (and until 5pm on Mondays)

About you:

• Be passionate about supporting the development of children and young adults

• Have a University degree in a relevant subject from within the last 5 years

• Be personable, kind and empathetic

• Be versatile, willing to learn and develop your skills

• Be confident, and have a strong sense of behaviour management

• Have some experience with children, or be passionate about doing so

• Driver with access to their own vehicle

• Either have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to have one processed

The Training Programme:

Our Early Career Teaching Assistant Programme consists of on the job training in a school alongside a bespoke CPD programme, developed by ex-senior leaders and our CPD Partners, Creative Education. You’ll learn:

• How to be a great Teaching Assistant within a special school

• Supporting Autism, Strategies to de-escalate behaviour, inclusion, all necessary SEND skills etc

• How to maximise your impact on learning

• Special Needs Awareness

• Enhanced Safeguarding

As part of your enrollment on the Early Years Teaching Assistant Programme, you’ll have free access to over 300 courses to help you develop your skills in specialised areas.

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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