Simply Education are looking to for 6 Teaching Assistants to join our clients school in the Dorset area. The school supports pupils aged 11-16, by giving them the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, an excellent level of individual support and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, we support all our young people with a range of needs including Autism and other associated conditions.

As a Teaching Assistant at the school your role will be essential to the support and development of our young people being successful and achieving, in a safe and caring learning environment. Positive role modelling and flexibility is key in this role, including 1:1 support in both an academic and vocational setting such as Bushcraft, animal care and life skills.

Key duties:

• Working alongside the teaching staff to support learning and provide further explanation to young people where needed.
• Taking responsibility for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people at all times
• Supporting our young people to identify, meet and exceed their Education and Healthcare plan targets.
• Implementing and supporting positive behaviour throughout the school, adapting own behaviour and responses when required to meet individual needs.
• Ensuring all accidents, incidents, or health & safety documentation is accurately recorded as per the school's policies.
• Assisting our young people in attending a wide range of group activities, ensuring that choices are respected, with appropriate social interactions and friendships encouraged.

Requirements:

• GCSE English and Maths qualification - minimum grade 4 or equivalent - preferred
• Previous experience working in and educational setting - preferred & beneficial
• 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 and Perks to you:

• Continuous growth, training and development - which is fully funded.
• Company discounts, such as discounts on your shopping, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships and so much more.
• Full access to their cycle to work scheme and Car Scheme
• Competitive pay & reward, such as enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, enhanced pension and life assurance.
• 27/7 GP Access - for you and your household.
• £1,000 WELCOME BONUS

And so much more…

This is no ordinary Teaching Assistant Role; it is a long-term opportunity that offers the chance to develop valuable, life-long skills.

If you are interested in this role - please feel free to reach out to Ioan on 01270 382101.

Alternatively, please apply with an up-to-date CV.