Teaching Assistants Required - No Experience Required
Location: Cranborne, Dorset
Contract Type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only
Compensation: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 (actual salary)
About The School:
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This special school is committed to preparing students for adulthood by offering personalised academic and vocational programs that promote independence, employment, or further education. Their collaborative approach focuses on building resilience, confidence, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and overall well-being, which are essential for a successful future.
Role Overview:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in helping the students thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. Your responsibilities will include supporting teaching staff in delivering a comprehensive curriculum both on and off-site. Your role will be dynamic, involving one-on-one student support and small group assistance. Maintaining a positive approach to behavior management is also a key aspect of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and support the learning and independence of students.
- Participate in the planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, plans, and reports.
- Assess, record, and report on student progress.
- Foster and promote student independence.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Adhere to safeguarding and health and safety protocols.
- Encourage positive social behaviours and self-regulation skills.
Requirements:
- Full UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle.
- Minimum age of 21 to work on-site.
- Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Maths and English.
- Positive and creative in addressing the needs of young people.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills.
Qualifications & Perks:
- Comprehensive training and opportunities for professional qualifications (fully funded!).
- A continuous professional development pathway for career progression.
- Additional benefits include chocolates, food, tea & coffee pods, Christmas hampers, and free homemade lunches with diverse options.
- Regular well-being checks with Mental First Aiders and Well-being Champions.
- Full management support and life assurance.
- Pension plan and access to Perkbox for high street discounts.
- Employee assistance program and car lease scheme.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Complimentary membership to the Health Cashback Plan, covering services like dental, optical, and physiotherapy.
Join this school and contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of young people!
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning they can ask candidates to disclose all convictions and cautions (including those "spent" unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to ensure suitability for working with children.
If you're passionate about enhancing the education and well-being of children with complex needs, we invite you to apply and become part of this dedicated team. Apply NOW or call Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416 for more information.
