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Location:Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire borderSalary:12.37 - 13.49 per hour (22,102.72 - 24,103.93actual salary) depending on experience and qualificationsHours:Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time onlyThe School is an independent Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of our students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. Our students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours.We are a well resourced school with exceptional facilities and therapeutic team.Due to the continued increase in our student role and expansion of the school provision we are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our NAS accredited specialist team to create better outcomes and life chances for our students in their preparation for adult life.Role responsibilities:Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the communityHelp young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goalsSupport an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respectPlace an emphasis on support and empowerment of young peopleDevelop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of this school and demonstrate these in all aspects of the roleProvide high quality support in all aspects of the roleThe role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routinesDuties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. Please see the link below for our full job description:We are looking for candidates who are:Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by usPassionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needsAmbitious and determined to overcome barriers to learningA lover of the outdoor and community learningCapable of having a vision to see potential rather than disabilityCommitted fully to our safeguarding values and proceduresProactive, rather than reactiveCreative thinkers with solution focusAble to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settingsExcellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our students communication needsAble to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needsEducated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and EnglishBenefits:Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist teamBeing part of a growing team with shared values and visionOpportunities for meaningful career developmentFully funded training and qualificationsLife assuranceEnhanced pension schemePerk Box- offering high street discountsEmployee assistance programmeBike to work schemeCar lease schemeSuccessful 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 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 Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care andis a disability confident and equal opportunities employerJBRP1_UKTJ