Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Salary: £11.44ph

Location: Grateley

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join and support our well established and successful staff team at Grateley House School. This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children, with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in Teaching to gain valuable first-hand experience. Candidates who are appointed will receive full support and training from colleagues and teachers.

Grateley House School is a residential school for young people aged 9-19 years, who have a diagnosis of Autism or have strong emotional / behavioural traits of the Autistic Spectrum, typically high functioning Autism (Asperger Syndrome). The school can support young people with other associated difficulties such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia.

The main focus of this role will be to:

Support students in lessonsAssist the teacher in the preparation of work, resources and equipment for the lessonsSupport students during on and off-site activities as appropriateComplete require paperwork to record observations and interventions

What are we looking for in you? Previous experience of working with young people in a classroom environment would be desirable, but not essential as training will be given. You will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy. You will be committed to personal learning and development, and have a sincere commitment to sharing our long-term aims and drive for continuous improvement. In return, we will offer you a professional and supportive team and a genuine opportunity to develop.

As a School we feel it is important to hire for the right attitude which is why we look for support assistants that are enthusiastic, focused and resilient to the day to day pressures that the classroom brings.

We can offer you:

Cambian rewards scheme (child care vouchers, cycle to work, retail discounts)

Onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension scheme

DBS paid

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.