The school is an independent specialist institution dedicated to providing high-quality, therapeutic, and child-centred education for boys aged 11 to 17. The students come from diverse backgrounds and have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.
The work at the school is varied and challenging but incredibly rewarding. It is a trauma and attachment-informed organisation, ensuring all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support. The approach places the child at the centre of decision-making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams, and most importantly, the students, work together to achieve outstanding outcomes.
Teaching Assistants at the school quickly realise that no two days are the same, and no two children are either. The children require special adults who can support them through their complex and challenging behaviours. Teaching Assistants need to provide lots of attention, effective communication, consistency, and flexibility, all while maintaining a non-judgemental approach. The role requires resilience, persistence, and a solution-focused mindset, with the ability to wear many hats and be ready to change them at a moment’s notice.
Support Teaching and Learning: Assist teachers in preparing lesson plans and materials, setting up the classroom, and delivering engaging lessons. This includes working one-on-one with students who need extra help, as well as managing small groups. The role is crucial in ensuring each child benefits from their education.
Manage Classroom Resources: Keep the classroom organised and well-stocked. Manage the materials and resources needed for lessons, ensuring everything is ready when needed.
Educational Trips and Visits: Take children on educational trips designed to complement the classroom learning experience and help them engage with the world around them.
Lunchtime Support: Support children who struggle socially during lunchtimes, helping them navigate social interactions and ensuring a positive experience.
Behaviour Management: Use strong behaviour management skills to keep children safe, especially when they are experiencing heightened behaviours. This includes de-escalating situations and providing a calming presence.
Develop Social Skills: Create and teach games that help children develop their social skills. These activities are designed to be fun and educational, helping children learn to interact with others positively.
Classroom Displays: Create engaging and educational classroom displays that support teaching objectives and create a stimulating learning environment for the children.
Celebrate Success: Recognise and celebrate the achievements of the students, helping to create an environment where children feel proud of their accomplishments, no matter how small.
Therapeutic Training: Participate in therapeutic training sessions to continually improve skills and understanding. Reflecting on difficult periods and learning from them is part of the ongoing commitment to professional development.
Career Development: Opportunities to grow within the community. Whether specialising in a particular area or moving into a leadership role, professional development is supported.
Competitive Salary: A competitive salary that reflects skills and experience.
Training and Qualifications: Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities to develop skills.
Small Class Sizes: Work in a setting with small class sizes and specialist TA support.
Flexible Pension: Flexible pension options to suit individual needs.
Supportive Supervision: Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision to manage the emotional demands of the job.
Wellbeing Services: Access to employee benefit services, including wellbeing services and salary sacrifice schemes.
The school is highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services.
Join the team and help make a difference in the lives of the students. Apply now to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.
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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.
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