Overview and Responsibilities
Teaching Assistant - no experience necessary
Location:?Cranborne, Dorset
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, term time only (8am - 4.30pm Monday- Friday)
Salary: £22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Hourly Rate: £12.87 to £14.03 p/hr Plus £1000 Welcome bonus*
At Aurora Boveridge College, we prepare our students for adult life, through person-centred academic and vocational study programmes leading to independent living with employment or further study. By working together, we increase resilience, confidence, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and well-being: the cornerstones on which strong and successful long-term futures are built.
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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
Please see the link below for our full job description:
Job Description: Teaching Assistant
Skills and Qualifications
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
Benefits and Additional Information
�?What’s on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
?? Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
?? Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
*Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
*Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
?? Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
*Enhanced Annual Leave
*Company Sick Pay
*Enhanced Pension
*Life Assurance
?? 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
?? UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
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