Special Needs Support Assistant (Apply in minutes)
Outcomes First Group Kirkby Lonsdale Full-time
Job description
**Were on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing worklife balance!**
**Job role: Bank Teaching Assistant****Salary: £12.50 per hour**
**Location: Underley Garden, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ**
**Hours: As Required**
**Contract: Bank; Term Time only**
**UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**
Due to growth in service we are looking for Bank Teaching Assistants to joinour team at our team at Underley Garden School based in Kirkby Lonsdale.
**About the role**
The post holder is expected to work in collaboration with the teacher to meetthe personal, social and learning needs of pupils with a range of complex
learning difficulties and disabilities. The main focus of the role is to
support pupils. The post holder will be expected to:
- Working with the teachers to support the learning and progress of pupils
- Work in collaboration with the form tutor to provide pastoral support and guidance to pupils
- Support the transition and organisation of pupils throughout the 24 hour curriculum
- Under the guidance of the teachers, support in structured learning activities and assist individualsgroup of pupils people with their learning
- Manage CYP behaviour in the classroom and on school premises, and apply appropriate and effective behaviour management in line with school policy and individual behaviour support plans
- To work within school policies and procedures
- To attend staff trainingmeetings as appropriate
- To demonstrate good practice in confidentiality with regard to pupils people and their learning
- Contribute to and be involved in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan
**About Us**
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing onpupils aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and
learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and
behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development ofour students and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as
possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to
meet the individual requirements of pupils with complex special educational
needs.
At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.
Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the LakeDistrict and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupilsand adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of
Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new
approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
**Why join Options Autism?**- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- Opportunity to enrich the lives of students and make a positive difference
- Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
- No two days are ever the same
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
- Employee Rewards Hub
the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that
your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.**
**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Allapplicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to
a fully enhanced DBS.**
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