About:
· Salary between £23,049.28 - £24,530
Working hours: 37.5hours per week, 39 weeks per year
VAL's Community are an inclusive, supportive and rewarding organisation who provide care and education for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and associated health and social conditions.
Our SAFETY values underpin both what we believe and how we behave, creating a pathway for children and young people to excel:
- SAFEGUARDING - at the heart of everything we do
- ACCEPTANCE - we have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination
- FOCUS - our values and ethos compliment the highly regulated industry we work in
- EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE - we work together to build emotional resilience
- TEAMWORK - our values and ethos support good teamwork
- YOUNG PEOPLE - we build on skills that will nurture our young people to achieve good outcomes
Overall Objective:
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support our teachers and students in a positive and inclusive learning environment.
You will play a key role in helping students achieve their full potential by providing both educational and personal support, while promoting independence, wellbeing and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
· Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
· Assist students during structed and unstructured activities
· Promote inclusion and uphold the school’s values and ethos
· Encourage independence, hygiene and personal development in students
· Provide personal care respectfully when required
· Prove administrative and classroom support, including preparing resources
What We’re Looking For
· Experience working with children and supporting learning
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· Ability to monitor, record and support student development
· A caring, patient and proactive approach
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be modified from time to time in accordance with the development of the service and the employee.
Qualifications & Training: NVQ Level 3 in Supporting, Teaching and Learning Desirable, but not essential.
Please note all job offers are subject to safer recruitment checks, DBS clearance and medical clearance. Please ensure any relevant health conditions that may affect your ability to safely undertake your role are declared at Application Form and Interview stage.
Must be over 21 years old
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,049.28-£24,530.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you currently require, or will you in the future require, visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
- Are you able to travel to and from the place of work without disruption to your working or contracted hours?
- Do you require any reasonable adjustments to be able to conduct the role you are applying for? Please speak to our recruitment Team if so.
- Are you over 21 years old?
- All of our staff will be trained in physical intervention. As a last resort, we have to use physical blocks and restraints. Please confirm that you are willing to undertake this aspect of the role.
Experience:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
