Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with complex needs?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at our school.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our students' learning and personal development.
About Us:
Our secondary school is a nurturing and inclusive school dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to work alongside our experienced staff and contribute to the growth and success of our students.
Position: Teaching Assistant
Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday (Term time only)
Salary: £84 - £97 per day
Role Responsibilities:
Work closely with our teaching team to provide tailored support to secondary-aged young people with complex needs.
Assist in the implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies.
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive.
Provide one-on-one and small group support during lessons and activities.
Collaborate with teachers and therapists to facilitate the holistic development of students.
Contribute to maintaining a safe and organised classroom setting.
Qualities and Experience:
While formal Teaching Assistant qualifications are not required, the following qualities and experience are desirable for success in this role:
- Previous experience working with young people, ideally in a school or care setting.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting the unique needs of students with complex needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing situations and individual student requirements.
- A commitment to learning and professional development in the field of special education.
- GCSEs in English and Maths
Working as a Teaching Assistant at our school is a truly rewarding experience.
You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, helping them to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
You will work with a close-knit team of educators who provide the best possible learning environment for our students.
If you are enthusiastic, compassionate and ready to contribute to the success of our students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.
To learn more, please apply today.
Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa.
Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do.
Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education.
During the application process, you will be required to:
- Provide details for us to complete reference checks prior to employment.
- Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of "Best Fit, Every Time" and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days.
However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries.
If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future.
Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you.
Thank you.