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 NAS 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 Aurora 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 routinesWilling and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development – All fully funded by us
- 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 needsSalary: 22,996 to 25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications) plus 1000 welcome bonus
Hours: Full time – 40 hrs per week, Mon – Fri. Term time only We are 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.
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