Teaching Assistant - no experience necessary Location: Cranborne, Dorset Contract: permanent, 40 hours per week, term time only Hourly Rate : £11.72 - £12.78 per hour Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 actual salary We prepare our students for adult life, through person-centred academic and vocational study programmes leading to independent living with employment or further study.
By working together, we increase resilience, confidence, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and well-being: the cornerstones on which strong and successful long-term futures are built.
The main purpose of the role: As a Teaching Assistant , your role is essential to the support and development of our students being successful, independent, and achieving in a safe and caring learning environment.
You will build a professional & trusted relationship with the students which put their health, safety and overall development first.
This role will include supporting our teaching staff to deliver on a daily basis a broad and balanced curriculum for our students 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.
Key duties: Support and facilitate the learning and independence of our students.
Contribute to planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of education programmes, plans and reports as required.
Contribute to assessing, recording, and reporting on young peoples' progress Promote and encourage independence at all times.
Keep records accurately and up-to-date Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed at all times Promote the development of positive social behaviours and self-regulation skills Whilst previous experience isn't essential; the ability and desire to build a professional & trusted relationship with our young people is.
Successful candidates qualities: Full UK driving licence and access to your own car Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English Please note that the minimum age to work on site is 21 Be positive and creative in meeting young person's needs Be able to work on your own as well as part of a team Good numeracy and literacy skills Competent ICT skills Benefits Full training with the opportunity to gain qualifications (funded by us!)
and CPD pathway for progressing The little perks of appreciation, chocolates, food, tea & coffee pods, Christmas hampers etc Free homemade lunches with a range of options Well-being checks with our Mental first aiders & Well being Champions Full management support Life assurance Enhanced pension scheme Perkbox - offering high street discounts Employee assistance programme Car lease scheme Fully funded training and qualifications Bike to work scheme Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.