Teaching Personnel are proud to be working with an Ofsted outstanding rated school in the Lymington area.
The school is a specialist special needs (SEN) school on the outskirts of Lymington, Hampshire that cater for secondary aged pupils with Autism (ASC) and/or Aspergers’s Syndrome. The school are a modern residential school and operates 52 weeks of the year.
The School are looking for Teaching Assistant’s to join them on a full-time basis (37 hours per week). The working day will be Mon – Thurs 8:30 – 16:45 and until 16:15 on Friday inclusive of breaks.
The school are looking for individuals that are passionate about developing a career and will be willing to put you through training, including teaching training for dedicated members of the team.
The successful Learning Support Assistant will help establish positive and healthy relationships, emotional wellbeing and developing social skills. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who is looking to develop their career.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
- To support pupils both in and out of the classroom, 1 to 1 or in small groups.
- Plan and support a child and help them reach their potential in a professional and caring manner.
- Be reliable, punctual and respectful when working individually in the community or when part of a team and supporting colleagues to do their jobs
- Actively plan and join in play and youth activities including swimming, ball games, music and more
- Be prepared to communicate differently with a wide range of people
- Keep records and write reports when required
- Always ensure the highest level of safety and safeguarding
The school also have some great benefits that are available to all staff including:
- A competitive salary
- Availability for second role overtime hours
- Eligible for Blue Light Discount Card
- Young Workers (21 -25) are paid the same as those aged 25+
- Learning and Career development opportunities
- Employee of the month incentive scheme
- Free uniform and onsite parking
- Free lunch onsite
- 2 week induction
- And more
Experience is preferred but not necessary. If you have transferable skills then this could be the job for you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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