SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about supporting whole class and one to one in a person-centred curriculum?
Are you looking to start a career within an Independent Specialist School?
Have you thought about working for The Beeches UK?
The Beeches UK vision is to provide support and care for children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours, promoting independence, choice and valuing individual uniqueness, diversity and achieving outcomes that matters most to the children and young people we care for.
Everyone wants a purposeful job to do something meaningful. Everything we do at The Beeches UK keeps the children we support at the centre of what we do. You need to be passionate about the young people`s well-being and have a caring and patient nature.
Due to current expansion within the school, we are looking for an engaging and positive Teaching Assistant to join our Peterborough school where we support children and young people aged between 9 – 19 years with a range of disabilities and primarily a diagnosis of autism, many of whom have additional disabilities and challenging behaviours, with a particular specialism in developing communication and social skills through a therapeutically informed approach.
No two days are ever the same; sometimes they may be challenging but always rewarding and positive.
What you will need to succeed- Teaching Assistant Qualification is desirable.
- Good numeracy/literacy skills (Functional Skills Level 2 or above or equivalent)
- An understanding of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
- You must have a full clean UK driving licence.
- You will be required to work within small groups and at times on a 1:1 basis with students who require additional support, under the teacher’s guidance.
- You will need to have a proactive approach to use your initiative in situations, including managing behaviour, with the class teacher offering you constant support.
- Take responsibility for the safeguarding of the young people in your care.
- Support the school team to provide a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for students to learn.
- Use an enthusiastic and flexible approach to working and building positive relationships with students and staff.
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to young people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and benefits as one of our employees. In return for joining our team you will receive:
- Paid Leave for School Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- SAGE Employee Benefits
- Birthday Award
- Work Anniversary Award
- Free access around the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Regular CPD training provided.
- Free car parking
- Career development opportunities
- Fully funded enhanced DBS
What to do next
If you meet the qualifications of this role, please apply via Indeed and include your CV
Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and relevant skills.- T&C's apply based on contract
- All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.
Pay: £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person