Teaching Assistant

Job Title:Teaching Assistant
Location: Cranborne, Dorset
Salary: £20,941. 30 - £22,835.30
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term time only
We are currently seeking aTeaching Assistantto join a specialist School in Cramborn working with young people aged 11-16 with additional social, emotional and mental health needs.
Purpose of the role:
This role will involves supporting the teaching staff to deliver on a daily basis a broad and balanced curriculum for young people both on and off site. Flexibility is key in this role and may include working 1:1 with a student when required, or supporting in class working with a small group. Positive behaviour management is an important part of the role. As a Teaching Assistant you will support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.
Experience and Skills required:

• The ability to manage a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
• A desire to put young people first and treat them as individuals.
• Able to be positive and creative in meeting the needs of young people and enhancing their outcomes.
• Able to work collaboratively with good interpersonal skills.
• Good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.
• Able to work within the parameters of the physical demands of the job role.

Benefits:

• Full training and continued support
• Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
• Free lunch
• Life assurance and pension
• Health cash back plan
• Car lease scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Perk box
• Free parking

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