Teaching Assistant

1 week ago

Hackney, United Kingdom Leaways School Full time £23,000 - £50,000 per year

Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom?

We're looking for a dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team

What you'll be doing:

  • Identify strategies to help overcome individual pupils' barriers to learning
  • Be prepared to use humour and restorative practice to ensure a child-centred approach
  • Support the transition of new pupils arriving or existing pupils returning to school, putting the necessary support in place to overcome any barriers to learning
  • Provide in class support as necessary to meet the needs of the school.
  • Liaise with other staff to monitoring pupils' behaviour and well being
  • Build positive relations with parents/carers to encourage family involvement in their child's progress
  • Communicate with parents/carers about specific support in place for their child.

What we're looking for:

  • A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Leaways School
  • A can-do attitude
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs including autism in an educational setting
  • A passion for education and helping students thrive

Why work for us?

  • Supportive and friendly school community
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A rewarding role where you'll make a real impact

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

  • Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
  • Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Generous life cover

Who are we?

Leaways School is an independent specialist day school in Clapton, for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 17. The school provides a safe learning environment for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs including autism and an EHC Plan. We also have a dedicated primary unit taking children from 7 years old. We aim to offer as close to a mainstream experience as possible but provide the additional care and support needed around each young person to enable them to thrive.

Leaways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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