Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Part-time)
Location: The Shires at Oakham
Salary: £11,781.13
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 8:30am-4:30pm
Contract: Permanent (0.6)
Are you committed to improving the lives of children and young people?
We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team at The Shires at Oakham. As a Teaching Assistant you will support our Teachers in taking a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, maximising children’s achievement, and ability to develop.
This is a great opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is looking to start or continue your career in Education and is motivated to inspire learning in children with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.
Quality is always top of our agenda and we pride ourselves on the quality of what we do. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant, who can work with and lead learning for individual and small groups of children under the guidance and support of the class teacher. Someone who is computer literate and can prepare classrooms and materials, building positive relationships with pupils to promote interaction and learning. Our Teaching Assistants offer essential support to our Teachers and could assist in the planning and delivery of lessons in a creative and positive setting.
Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment would be desirable, excellent support skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important. We need people who share our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world.
Educated to GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, enjoy working as part of a team, and be genuinely motivated by helping every child to reach their potential.
About us:
The Shires at Oakham is a small specialist independent school co-located alongside a children's home that supports a group of eight young people to access high quality education and learning opportunities. We provide young people with the nurture, care and understanding that supports them to develop the academic, life and independence skills they need to reach their full potential and personal aspirations. With the right support in place and a passionate and experienced team with them every step of the way, we believe every young person can achieve.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join us?
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. Our benefits package includes free parking, shopping discounts and cashback via our ‘Rewards Hub’, and access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part of our ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ programme.
As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal goals. We also offer accredited training programmes including Diplomas and NVQs, supplemented by ongoing learning opportunities.
Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference.
Application process & dates
You will be required to attend a face-to-face formal interview following successful shortlisting.
The closing date is 14th June 2021.
Interviews will be conducted the week beginning 28th June 2021.
Expected start date will be expected start date will be 1st September 2021.
Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.