Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Specialist SchoolLocation: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/ HertfordshireSalary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,941.63 - £22,834.95 actual salary) depending on experience and qualificationsHours: Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time onlyWe are currently seeking Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school supporting complex learning difficulties, often associated with profound physical disabilities and/or medical needs based in Meldreth.The role:

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 routines

Experience /Qualifications:

You must hold at least level 2 / C grade (or equivalent) Maths and English
Willing 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 needs

Benefits:

Full training and continued support
Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma for Teaching Assistants or further qualifications which will be funded by the school
Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team
Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision
Opportunities for meaningful career development
Fully funded training and qualifications
Life assurance
Pension plan
Perk Box- offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Bike to work scheme
Car lease scheme

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