Overview and Responsibilities L1-2 SEN Teaching AssistantContract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Term Time Only Hours: hours per week, Mon - Fri,Hourly Rate: £.
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dependent on experienceLocation: St Ives, Cambridge Aurora Fairway School Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Fairway School in St. Ives, Cambridge is a specialist day school offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged - with a range of complex learning needs including social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties and autism.
The school opened its doors in September 2.
The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities across England.The Role:We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team.
You will be supporting our children and young people with SEMH, ASD and other complex or anxiety related needs 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.
Where necessary this may include supporting with positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.
Key Duties:Implement, and with support where necessary, adjust learning activities as agreed with the teacher.
Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachersSupport learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher or a more senior TA.Under the guidance of a more senior TA or teacher, implement learning activities and experiences, appropriate to the class group, by supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Fairway School when required.
Please see the link below for our full job description: Skills and Qualifications Qualifications:GCSE pass above C (or 4 in the new GCSE system) in English and MathsKnowledge:Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN relevant to ProvisionUnderstanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection proceduresExperience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviour that challenges.Experience working within education is advantageous Experience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting Benefits and Additional Information Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:Life assurance Enhanced pension scheme (from October)Free onsite parkingPerkbox - offering high street discountsEmployee assistance programmeCar lease schemeFully funded training and qualificationsBike to work schemeFree membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many moreHow to Apply:You can apply online by completing our online application form.
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