SEN Teaching Assistant - No experience necessary

Overview

and Responsibilities

Teaching Assistant - Aurora Severnside School

Location : Berkeley, Gloucestershire

Salary : £, to £, (annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)

Hourly Rate : £. to £. p / hr

Plus £0 Welcome bonus

Hours : hours per week

Contract : 6 Month fixed term contract - term time only

Aurora Severnside is a bespoke school for - year olds with SEMH needs, having taken the best elements of a mainstream school and the best elements of a special school to create an environment where young people can achieve their own goals and thrive in a future of their own choosing.We aim to prepare students for life beyond school, so further education and employability is truly at the heart of our culture and ethos.

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

Skills and Qualifications

Successful candidate qualities :

Benefits and Additional Information

What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you :

Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further :

Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy :

/ 7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including :

‍️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,!

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!

How to apply?

For candidates that haven’t worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at