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Teaching Assistant

Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Horley, Surrey RH6 9QA, England

Salary

£22,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
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  • The Teaching Assistant position at a specialist school in Smallfield, Surrey offers an actual salary ranging from £21,995.67 to £23,514.45, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a £1000 welcome bonus.
  • This full-time role requires supporting students aged 6-11 years old with Autism and associated behavioral and communication difficulties.
  • Key responsibilities include establishing supportive relationships with pupils, promoting independence, assisting the Class Teacher, and adapting to the needs of the school.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of Level 3/Grade C GCSEs in Maths and English, with experience in a special school environment being highly desirable.
  • The position also provides various benefits such as life assurance, a pension scheme, and fully funded training opportunities.
Job Title:Teaching Assistant - Specialist School
Location:Smallfield, Surrey
Salary:Actual salary £21,995.67 - £23,514.45 dependant on experience and qualifications Plus £1000 Welcome bonus *
Hours:40 hours per week, Term time only Monday to Friday

We are currently seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Smallfield, Surrey supporting students aged 6-11 years old with Autism and associated behavioural and communication difficulties.

The role:

As Teaching Assistant, your role is to support our 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.

Key Duties:

  • To 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.
  • To promote and encourage independence and personal development
  • Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day to day running of the class
  • To respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to achieve the smooth running of the school. Some physical intervention may be needed upon occasion, full training on this will be provided.
  • To promote pupils cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being.
Experience /Qualifications:

  • GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Level 3 / Grade C or equivalent is essential.
  • Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (desirable but not essential)
  • Experience of working in a special school environment is highly desirable.
  • Team TEACH Training- desirable
Benefits:

  • Life assurance and Pension
  • Perkbox - offering high street discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Car lease scheme
  • Fully funded training and qualifications
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

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