Sen Teaching Assistant in Cranborne, Dorset

Teaching Assistant - no experience necessary

Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only

Hours - 8am - 4.30pm

The main purpose of the role:  

As a Teaching Assistant, your role is essential to the support and development of our students being successful, independent, and achieving in a safe and caring learning environment. You will build a professional & trusted relationship with the students which put their health, safety and overall development first. This role will include supporting our teaching staff to deliver on a daily basis a broad and balanced curriculum for our students both on and off site. Flexibility is key in this role and may include working 1:1 with a student when required, or supporting in class working with a small group. Positive behaviour management is an important part of the role. 

Key duties: 

• 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 peoples' 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 

Whilst previous experience isn't essential; the ability and desire to build a professional & trusted relationship with our young people is.

Successful candidates qualities:

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