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Location: The exact location of the school will be discussed at telephone interview stage; however, the school is located directly between Stevenage & Cambridge so is easily accessible via the A505 From Stevenage or the A10 from Cabridge.
Benefits
- Salary: £12.37 To £13.49 per hour / £22100 To £24100 Actual Salary
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday To Friday, Term Time only
- Contract: Permanent, Full Time
- Life assurance, Competitive pension, Health cash back plan.
- High street discounts & Employee assistance program.
- Car lease scheme, Bike to work scheme.
- Fully funded training, qualifications and career development.
Employer
Positive Outcome have been chosen as a Recruitment Partner for this exceptional provider of Specialist Education & Supported Living for Children, Young People, and Adults with a range of disabilities including Autism. This role involves working in a Special Education Day school which provides Specialist Education for children and young adults up to the age of 19 years old. The Children have a range of learning disabilities or medical complex needs. Working with a multi-disciplinary team, as well as in house therapy specialists they provide young people with the tools and opportunities to shape their own futures. Through high-quality teaching, individualized support, and expert-led integrated therapy, they help students with various additional learning needs to set and achieve their personal goals.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant, your main role will be to support children with their learning and overall well-being, ensuring each child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. This may occasionally include supporting with personal care needs and implementing positive behaviour management strategies tailored to each child.
- Establishing a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils, helping them feel safe and motivated to learn.
- Encouraging independence and personal development while maintaining high standards of behaviour.
- Assisting the class teacher in delivering high-quality, challenging, and differentiated educational activities through a broad and balanced curriculum.
- Supporting offsite learning activities, including topic trips, forest school, sports, and swimming lessons, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in various duties.
Essential Criteria:
- Full UK driving license and access to your own car are desirable.
- GCSE Maths and English at Level 2/C or above is essential.
- Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- Knowledge or experience of working with pupils with SEN, SEMH, or ASD.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible.
- Commitment to putting the child first and treating them as an individual.
- Positive and creative approach in meeting pupils individual needs.
Compliance
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, allowing the employer to request disclosure of all convictions and cautions (including those considered "spent" unless protected under DBS filtering rules). The organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and is a disability-confident and equal opportunities employer.
Apply
If you need assistance at any time with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the team either by email hello at positiverecruitment.co.uk or by phone 0113 5174400.
Positive Outcome firmly believe that Children & Young Adults can only receive the very best support, by firstly finding the very best people to work in this wonderful sector.
