Education Support Assistant

4 weeks ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Polaris Education Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant at Selwyn Hall School. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational and personal development of our pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH).

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Classroom Teacher during lessons and provide individualized support to pupils as needed.
  • Report on pupils' progress and concerns, and liaise with other School staff to ensure pupils' needs are met.
  • Supervise pupils during non-classroom time, including extra-curricular activities and school trips.
  • Assist with lesson planning and classroom preparation, and set work where appropriate.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils and drive interaction and positive learning outcomes.

Requirements

  • A strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills.
  • Previous experience in a similar role, such as a Teaching Assistant.
  • Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an Educational setting.
  • Experience of behaviour management and techniques.
  • Committed to professional development and willing to learn.

What We Offer

  • A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody.
  • A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities.
  • An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision.
  • A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes.

About Our School

Selwyn Hall School is a new SEN school in Foxton, South West of Cambridge, which provides specialist education for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our pupils may have a number of diagnoses including: ASD, ADHD, FASD, anxiety and/or, communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs. Our small bespoke groupings of pupils ensure that every pupil receives the individual attention they need to succeed.

The school is situated within large private grounds to create a therapeutic environment that enables us to focus on the health and wellbeing of the pupils. We have space for a range of outdoor learning experiences including forest school, a multi-use sports pitch, sensory trail, conservation area and play equipment. Inside, the building has been completely refurbished and offers a range of classrooms and activity rooms including science, computing, music, drama and Art/DT.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over years. Within the Polaris Community we have six SEN schools across the UK who work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement. All of our provisions are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

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