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Teaching Assistant

Positive Futures Recruitment
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Royston, Cambridgeshire SG8 6LG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Teaching Assistant at a specialist school in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire offers a salary ranging from £12.37 to £13.49 per hour, translating to an actual annual salary of £22,102.72 to £24,103.93 based on experience and qualifications.
  • Candidates are required to have at least level 2/C grade (or equivalent) in Maths and English, along with a passion for supporting children and young people with complex learning difficulties.
  • The role involves providing crucial support to students with diverse needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism, within various learning environments.
  • Teaching Assistants will also engage in professional development opportunities, with the school funding further qualifications such as the Level 3 diploma for Teaching Assistants.
  • The position is full-time, requiring 40 hours of work per week during term time, and emphasizes teamwork, proactive support, and a commitment to safeguarding values.
Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Specialist SchoolLocation: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/ HertfordshireSalary: £12.37 - £13.49 per hour  (£22,102.72 - £24,103.93 actual salary) depending on experience and qualificationsHours: Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time onlyWe are currently seeking Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school supporting complex learning difficulties, often associated with profound physical disabilities and/or medical needs based in Meldreth.The role:
  • Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community
  • Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
  • Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
  • Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
  • Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of Aurora and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role
  • Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
  • The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines
Experience /Qualifications:
  • You must hold at least level 2 / C grade (or equivalent) Maths and English
  • Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by us
  • Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
  • Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
  • A lover of the outdoor and community learning
  • Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
  • Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures
  • Proactive, rather than reactive
  • Creative thinkers with solution focus
  • Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our students communication needs
  • Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
Benefits:
  • Full training and continued support
  • Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma for Teaching Assistants or further qualifications which will be funded by the school
  • Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team
  • Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision
  • Opportunities for meaningful career development
  • Fully funded training and qualifications
  • Life assurance
  • Pension plan
  • Perk Box- offering high street discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Car lease scheme
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