Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job Title: 2x Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Salary: £20,500 - £22,500 per annum

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Teaching Personnel Permanent Workforce Team are currently partnered with an SEN Trust who are currently looking to bring in 2 new Level 2 Teaching Assistants to start on full time, permanent basis in the new academic year. You will be working directly with students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of the students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. Our students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours.

Key Duties:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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 disabilit

If this role would be of interest for you, please submit your most up to date CV to avoid dissapointment.

Please note, this role is not currently available for sponsorship.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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