SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview and Responsibilities

Location

Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border

Salary

£22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications) Plus £1000 Welcome bonus*

Hourly Rate

£12.87 to £14.03 p/hr

Hours

Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only

The Aurora Meldreth Manor 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 our students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. Our students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours.

We are a well resourced school with exceptional facilities and therapeutic team.

Due to the continued increase in our student role and expansion of the school provision we are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our NAS accredited specialist team to create better outcomes and life chances for our students in their preparation for adult life.

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

Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of Aurora and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role

Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role

The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who are

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

Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures

Proactive, rather than reactive

Creative thinkers with solution focus

Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings

Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our students communication needs

Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs

Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and EnglishBenefits and Additional Information

Benefits

Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team

Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision

Opportunities for meaningful career development

Fully funded training and qualifications

Life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Perk Box- offering high street discounts

Employee assistance programme

Bike to work scheme

Car lease scheme

How to Apply

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.* Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service