Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border.

Salary: £12.90 - £14.00 per hour - depending on experience and qualifications - please note, you do not need a 'Teaching Assistant qualification' to apply.

Hours: Full time - Term time only - 8:30am - 16:30pm (Monday to Friday)

Contract: Term-Perm (Temporary period with Teaching Personnel Agency is required to establish commitment to the role, with the view of being placed permanently within the team).

Our partnership school is an independent Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.

Many of our students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. Our students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours.  

Due to the continued increase in our student role and expansion of the school provision we are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our accredited specialist team to create better outcomes and life chances for our students in their preparation for adult life.

Role responsibilities: 

Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community
Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of our client school and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role
Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines
We are looking for candidates who are: 

Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by the school
Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs 
Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
A lover of the outdoor and community learning
Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures
Proactive, rather than reactive
Creative thinkers with solution focus
Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings
Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our students communication needs
Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English
Benefits when placed permanently: 

Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team
Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision
Opportunities for meaningful career development
Fully funded training and qualifications
Life assurance
Pension plan
Perk Box - offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme

Please note, for the purpose of this application, we cannot offer sponsorship.

All candidates will need to provide proof of Right to Work in the UK. 

All applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one. 

This role is suitable for people who can start immediately, or after their notice period. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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