Trainee Teaching Assistant in Dorset

No Experience Required for this role

Simply Education are recruiting for SEN Teaching Assistants on behalf of a specialist school, supporting young people aged 6-25 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The setting focuses on helping students develop confidence, independence and essential life skills, preparing them for their next steps into further education, training or employment.

The site offers excellent facilities, including modern classrooms, a dedicated pastoral hub, a digital studio, science laboratory and creative learning spaces. Students also benefit from extensive outdoor grounds, horticultural areas, motor vehicle workshops, an animal care unit and fantastic sports facilities, providing plenty of opportunities for practical, hands-on learning.

Key duties:

• Working alongside the teaching staff to support learning and provide further explanation to young people where needed.
• Taking responsibility for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people at all times
• Supporting our young people to identify, meet and exceed their Education and Healthcare plan targets.
• Implementing and supporting positive behaviour throughout the school, adapting own behaviour and responses when required to meet individual needs.
• Ensuring all accidents, incidents, or health & safety documentation is accurately recorded as per the school's policies.
• Assisting our young people in attending a wide range of group activities, ensuring that choices are respected, with appropriate social interactions and friendships encouraged.

Teaching Assistants we are looking for.

• The ability to manage a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
• A desire to put young people first and treat them as individuals.
• Able to be positive and creative in meeting the needs of young people and enhancing their outcomes.
• Able to work collaboratively with good interpersonal skills.
• Good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.
• Able to work within the parameters of the physical demands of the job role.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths qualification - minimum grade 4 or equivalent is beneficial.
• Whilst previous experience isn't essential; the ability and desire to build a professional & trusted relationship with our young people is.

Perks and Benefits:

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus
• Continuous growth, training and development - which is fully funded.
• Company discounts, such as discounts on your shopping, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships and so much more.
• Full access to their cycle to work scheme and Car Scheme
• Competitive pay & reward, such as enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, enhanced pension and life assurance.
• 27/7 GP Access - for you and your household.

And so much more…

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career into becoming a fully trained and qualified teaching assistant.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV or call Ioan on (phone number removed)