Job Title: Teaching Assistant Maple Grove School, Chester, is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students with special needs.
About the Role: The successful candidate will work one-to-one with pupils who require additional support due to various challenges such as speech and sound disorder, disordered expressive language skills, and concentration difficulties.
They will be responsible for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, developing strategies to support pupils' social, emotional, and learning needs, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure pupil progress.
Key Responsibilities: To provide individualised support to pupils with complex needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders.
To develop and implement tailored educational programs that cater to each pupil's unique requirements.
To maintain accurate records of pupil progress and communicate regularly with parents and carers.
To work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to ensure a comprehensive approach to pupil support.
Requirements: Degree in Education or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience working with children with special needs, particularly autism and ADHD.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary package (£20,906.25 per annum), including a range of benefits, such as life assurance, pension scheme, and access to mental health support services.
Our flexible benefits platform allows you to choose from a wide range of options, including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, cycle to work schemes, and more.
Why Join Us: At Maple Grove School, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and require all applicants to undergo social media checks and DBS clearance.