Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 2 Teaching Assistants

Location: Royston

Salary: (£12.15-£12.47) £21,709.61 - £22,281.73 pro rata

Hours: Full time - 40 hrs per week Term time only 

Teaching Personnel have an exciting opportunity to work alongside a large SEN school based in Royston. The school are looking for an experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join their team.

The School is an independent Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of the students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments.

Role responsibilities: 

• 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
• Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
• The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

Candidate

• 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
• Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
• Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English

Directions:

The school is located in Royston, you will be required to drive and access to your own vehicle. Parking will be available on site.

If this job is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson.

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