Teaching Assistant

Job Title : SEN Teaching Assistant Location : Berkeley, Gloucestershire Annual Salary : £22,102.72- £24,103.93 actual salary - dependant on experience and qualifications Plus £1000 Welcome bonus

• Hours : 40 hours per week - Term time only We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a bespoke school for 11-16 year oldswith SEMH needs based in Berkeley. The main purpose of the role : The purpose of the Teaching Assistant is to support the children 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 care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child. Key duties : Establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School. Promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times. Contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning. Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day to day running of the class Respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to achieve the smooth running of the school. Promote pupils cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being. Demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team Under the guidance of a more senior TA or a teacher, ensure all documentation is completed correctly for records of incidents, health, behaviour etc. as necessary Successful candidate qualities : A GCSE (or equivalent qualification) pass in Maths and English ( Essential ) Experience or working with children / young people in a care / education setting Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures. Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual Be positive and creative in meeting pupils needs Benefits : Full training and continued support Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by the organisation! Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme Health cash back plan Car lease scheme Bike to work scheme Perk box Free parking Employee Assistance Program
• Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments -50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service