Position: Teaching assistant (SEMH school)
Location: Northampton
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time, permanent position
Salary Details: £21.257.48 per annum
You will play a crucial role in shaping young minds under the expert guidance of our dedicated teachers. You'll assist in creating an inspiring and organised classroom environment, ensuring every student feels included and has the opportunity to excel.
About the School:
Cambian Northampton School is an independent specialist provision that provides quality and personalised education for up to 30 young people ranging from ages 11 to 16 with on-going social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our well-qualified and experienced staff work continuously to provide positive education experiences that combine high expectations for our students with sensitivity to their individual needs. The school offers a nurturing and caring environment which allows all our young people to thrive and achieve their full potential
You'll be:
- Assisting students in their educational and social development.
- Providing support inside and outside of the classroom, so they can fully engage in a wide range of activities.
- Helping to set up activities for students, using technology or adjusting the environment to suit their needs.
- Supporting teachers, engaging with students, providing learning support, and reacting to situations in the classroom in a positive, non-disruptive manner.
- Working 1:1 or 2:1 with some students, to give them the time and support they need to learn.
Why work for us:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to progress in your career.
- Training opportunities either face to face or online.
- Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
- You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
- Supportive management and senior leads.
- We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK s biggest care providers.
Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
