Teaching Assistant
Aurora Wilden View School
Worcestershire
- £15,705.97 - £17,126.48 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 29 November 2024
Job overview
Overview and Responsibilities
Teaching Assistant (2:1 Support) – Aurora Wilden View
Location: Torton, Kidderminster
Contract Type: Fixed term contract for 6 months, Term time only
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week
Annual Salary: £15,705.97 - £17,126.48 actual salary
The Aurora Group
The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities.
As part of our growth strategy; we’re really pleased to have recently opened a brand new ASC/SEMH school, Wilden View, in Torton, Kidderminster, for students aged between 5-19.
Amongst a number of other new roles, we’re currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to support a student on a 2:1 basis
It is an exciting time to be part of Aurora and this is a unique career opportunity to make your mark on our growing services.
The role:
As one of our Teaching Assistants, your role will be to support a student on a 2:1 basis to enable the student to access learning both at Wilden View and also off site - willingness or ability to be involved practical activities would be an advantage
You will be expected to establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with the student in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School, and to promote and encourage independence and personal development.
Skills and Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications:
- Working towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or an equivalent is desirable
- GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
- Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD, ideally in an education setting
- Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
- Be positive and creative in meeting pupils’ needs
- Full clean driving licence
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer?
Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:
- Full training and continued support
- Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
- Perkbox subscription
- Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme
- Car lease scheme
- Bike to work scheme
- Free parking
- Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
Apply/Enquiries
If you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form. For more information on this position please contact 07918 144908 / adele.richard@the-aurora-group.com
Applications to be made via our online application form
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Attached documents
About Aurora Wilden View School
- Aurora Wilden View School
- Worcester Road, Torton, Kidderminster
- Worcestershire
- DY11 7RR
- United Kingdom
As Head Teacher of Aurora Wilden View School, it is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to our school.
As a school community, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for our young people where we hope every student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At Aurora Wilden View, we give every student, who joins us, the best chance of success.
Set at the heart of 20 acres of beautiful grounds, Aurora Wilden View School offers a unique opportunity to our students with a ‘home from home’ feel and a personalised approach of academic, vocational, and therapeutic curriculum that enables our students to excel. Our school is designed to take all the best parts of mainstream school whilst removing the barriers some students face.
Our team of staff are highly trained, skilled, and committed to building positive relationships with our students to support both the academic and emotional development from the moment they arrive with us. We place a team around each student and family, to welcome you from the moment you arrive. We intend to build a positive relationship; enable a smooth transition into school life and introduce a key worker for each student who will be able to celebrate success and work with you to overcome any challenges. We believe passionately that by providing the right support and building positive relationships, we can support our students to access positive learning opportunities, that they previously may have been denied.
At Aurora Wilden View School we recognise the importance of a holistic approach to education. Our curriculum is designed to provide a balanced blend of academic subjects, vocational and life skills so that by the time our students leave us, they are on their way to achieve their own goals – whether this be developing vital life skills or gaining specific academic or vocational qualifications.
I look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Robert McConomy
Headteacher, Aurora Wilden View School
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