Teaching Assistant

CALLING ALL TEACHING ASSISTANTS!

I have an amazing opportunity for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join an independent specialist educational college in Cranborne, Wimborne. Your role as a Teaching Assistant would be to support students between the ages of 16-25 years old with development and independence. You will create a safe and caring learning environment and build a professional & trusted relationship with the students putting their health, safety and overall development first.

Title: Teaching Assistant

Pay: £20,941 - £22,836 per annum

Location: Cranborne, Wimborne (BH21 postcode)

Hours: 40 hours per week (term time only)

Contract: Permanent

The college is surrounded by stunning grounds and supports pupils between the ages of 16-25 years old. The college prepares its students for adult life, through person-centred academic and vocational study programs leading to independent living with employment or further study. By working together, you can increase resilience, confidence, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and well-being: the cornerstones on which strong and successful long-term futures are built.

Benefits of the Teaching Assistant role:

• Full training with the opportunity to gain qualifications (funded by us!) and CPD pathway for progressing
• The little perks of appreciation, chocolates, food, tea & coffee pods, Christmas hampers etc
• Free homemade lunches with a range of options
• Well-being checks with our Mental first aiders & Well being Champions
• Full management support
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme (from October)
• 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

What you'll be doing as a Teaching Assistant:

• 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 people's 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

Requirements:

• 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 people's needs
• Be able to work on your own as well as part of a team
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Competent ICT skills

Interested? If you think you're right for this Teaching Assistant role, and would like to start your career within the Education sector then click the 'apply' button below