Teaching Assistant

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