Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Cranborne, Dorset
Hourly rate: £14.00 £15.28 per hour
Annual salary: £25,015.20 - £27,302.30 (FTE £29,120.00 - £31,782.40)
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours a week, Term Time Only
We are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant join an independent specialist provision supporting children aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
The Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant , you will support the young people with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.
Key duties: Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the schools policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT
Under the guidance of a teacher, implement learning activities and experiences, appropriate to the class group, by supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
Establish a positive relationship with pupils in order to support them in feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn.