Teaching Assistant (SEN)

• Do you love working in a small school setting with classes of up to 7 pupils? 
• Are you passionate about supporting whole class and one to one in a person-centred curriculum? 
• Do you enjoy working in a close supportive team? 
• Are you looking to start a career within an Independent Specialist School? 
• Have you thought about working for The Beeches UK?  

The Beeches UK vision is to provide support and care for children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours, promoting independence, choice and valuing individual uniqueness, diversity and achieving outcomes that matters most to the children and young people we care for. 

Everyone wants a purposeful job to do something meaningful. Everything we do at The Beeches UK keeps the children we support at the centre of what we do.  You need to be passionate about the young people`s well-being and have a caring and patient nature. 

We are looking for an engaging and positive Independent School Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Peterborough service where we support children and young people aged between 9 – 19 years with a range of disabilities and primarily a diagnosis of autism, many of whom have additional disabilities and challenging behaviours, with a particular specialism in developing communication and social skills through a therapeutically informed approach. 

We are recruiting a full time Specialist School Teaching Assistant within Peterborough. 

No two days are ever the same; sometimes they may be challenging but always rewarding and positive. 

What you will need to succeed 

• Teaching Assistant Qualification is desirable but not essential
• Good numeracy/literacy skills (Functional Skills Level 2 or above or equivalent) 
• An understanding of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) 
• You must have a full clean UK driving licence. 

What does an Independent Specialist School Teacher do? 

• You will be required to work within small groups and at times on a 1:1 basis with students who require additional support, under the teacher’s guidance.  
• You will need to have a proactive approach to use your initiative in situations, including managing behaviour, with the class teacher offering you constant support.  
• Take responsibility for the safeguarding of the young people in your care.  
• Support the school team to provide a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for students to learn. 
• Use an enthusiastic and flexible approach to working and building positive relationships with students and staff. 

Benefits 

 As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to young people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and benefits as one of our employees. In return for joining our team you will receive: 

• Paid Leave for School Holidays 
• Company Pension Scheme  
• SAGE Employee Benefits 
• Free access around the clock employee assistance program for advice and support 
• Regular CPD training provided. 
• Free car parking 
• Career development opportunities  
• Fully funded enhanced DBS 
• Fast tracking through HR 

What to do next 

If you meet the qualifications of this role, please apply via TES, or alternatively send your CV to our HR Team by emailing hcopeland@beechesuk.co.uk  

Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and relevant skills. 

*T&C's apply based on contract 

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.