Job Description: Teaching Assistant with Care Duties
Salary Range: £17,251 - £18,292 (39 weeks in education) + £2,128 for 160 hours in care, per academic year + £1,000 Retention Bonus**
This school is a specialist school and college, is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants with Care Duties to join our compassionate team. As a Teaching Assistant with Care Duties, you will play a vital role in supporting education and fostering independence for our students with severe social communication difficulties, complex learning disabilities, and challenging behaviours.
Responsibilities:
Education Support: Work 36 hours a week over 39 weeks during term time, assisting students aged 5-19 to access therapy-based education. Support students in their learning, assist with medication forms, risk assessments, and maintaining student reports and records.
Care Duties: Work an additional 160 hours per academic year in our registered children’s home, supporting residential students in developing life skills and aspiring towards independence. Some students may require personal care.
Dynamic Risk Assessment: Collaborate with the team to assess and manage challenging situations effectively to ensure the safety and well-being of yourself and others.
Effective Communication: Communicate empathetically with students, families, and professionals to provide the best possible support.
Patience and Adaptability: Adjust to the individual pace and needs of each student, maintaining composure in the face of challenging behaviours.
Requirements:
Literacy and Numeracy Skills: Ability to read, understand, and complete documentation related to student care and education.
Common Sense: Ability to work collaboratively, assess risks dynamically, and prioritize safety.
Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with children, families, and professionals.
Patience: Ability to remain calm and composed in the face of challenging behaviours, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
Why?
Comprehensive Training: Receive a two-year nationally accredited TA qualification and QCF level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare, fully funded by the Trust.
Retention Bonus: Receive a £1,000 retention bonus, distributed over milestones during your tenure with the Trust.
Supportive Environment: Access life insurance, healthcare schemes, positive behaviour support training, and a network of mental health support resources.
Career Development: Enjoy excellent progression opportunities in education, therapies, or care within our organization.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from amenities such as free hot lunches, ample on-site parking, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Location: Work in a beautiful 23-acre site in a semi-rural area on the edge of the Surrey Hills, with access to leisure facilities and discounts.
Join and make a real difference in the lives of our young people, helping them achieve their full potential and prepare for adult life. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey with us.
Eteach People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.