Teaching Assistant Job at Godalming, England, United Kingdom Full Time

Due to expansion, Unsted Park School & Sixth Form are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant (KS2) to join our Education team. We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed people, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will preferably have experience within KS2. You will work alongside the class teacher, assisting a small group of children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. This position is Monday to Friday, term-time only. A school lift/taxi service is available from Godalming Train Station if required.

Our Benefits Include

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Blue Light Card
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

Unsted Park School has an Ofsted rating of Good with Outstanding features. Our school is set in a beautiful semi-rural location with 44 acres of surrounding grounds. We are a SEN school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 7 to 19 years who are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum with associated learning difficulties. We are looking for someone with the passion, enthusiasm and drive to support our young people in achieving their potential. You will be part of a dedicated and lively team that focuses strongly on the core areas of education, independence and inclusion.

As a TA/LSA, you will work with class teachers to provide support for young people. This will be through various subjects and using different communication and engagement techniques. Full time and part time opportunities available.

Ideally You Will

• Have passion, enthusiasm and excellent communications skills
• Have high levels of self-motivation
• Be able to show patience and understanding in difficult situations
• Be a positive role model who believes in helping our young people flourish

At Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress!

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.