SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant - No Prior Experience Required
Location: Cranborne, Dorset, UK
Contract Type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, term time only
Hourly Rate: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30

Overview:

A role is available at an educational institution in Cranborne, Dorset, for a Teaching Assistant position. The institution is dedicated to preparing students for adulthood through personalized academic and vocational programs that promote independence, employment, or further study. The goal is to enhance resilience, confidence, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and well-being, which are essential for a successful future.

Role Purpose:

The Teaching Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting students' development and helping them achieve independence in a nurturing learning environment. This position involves assisting teaching staff in delivering a diverse curriculum both on and off-site. The role requires flexibility, with responsibilities ranging from one-on-one student support to group activities. Effective behavior management is also an important aspect of the job.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and encourage students' learning and independence.
• Assist in the planning, preparation, and evaluation of educational programs and reports.
• Contribute to assessing, recording, and reporting on students' progress.
• Promote independence and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding and health and safety protocols.
• Foster positive social behaviors and self-regulation skills.

Candidate Requirements:

• A full UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Level 2 or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with students.
• A positive and creative approach to meeting students' needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and opportunities to gain qualifications, funded by the organization.
• Perks such as chocolates, food, tea & coffee pods, and Christmas hampers.
• Free homemade lunches with a variety of options.
• Well-being support through mental health first aiders and well-being champions.
• Full management support, life assurance, pension, and Perkbox access for high street discounts.
• Employee assistance program, car lease scheme, bike-to-work scheme, and health cashback plan for services like dental, optical, and physiotherapy.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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