Teaching Assistant

Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team, providing the best access to education for our young vulnerable children?

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career

We are looking for highly motivated and creative SEN teaching assistants to support our students. The school's learning is creative, fun and happy The motivation to learn is in abundance. All staff are highly motivated and resolute in providing the very best education possible.

We are looking for a patient and consistent teaching assistants who can work independently and take initiative while developing purposeful, strong relationships with children, staff and parents. Experience in post 16 support, ASD and ADHD would be advantageous but not essential.

What we need from you:
To contribute to the development and effective delivery of childcare and manage processes and procedures in line with the philosophy of the company including.
Being alert to signs of distress or abuse.
To talk and listen to the young people and observe and record behaviour when necessary.
Contributing to and implementing care planning, reviews and other meetings.
To attend and contribute to supervisions and staff meetings as required and to have smooth and comprehensive handovers ensuring reporting rules and guidelines are adhered to.
To be able to physically intervene and restrain young people following appropriate training.
To undertake all tasks and duties as directed by the HLTA or Headteacher to support young people and manage and monitor pupil risk during educational activities.
To fully participate and support young people during outdoor/ indoor activities.
Prepare and present displays of students work.
Work with other professionals, such as Therapists and Occupational Therapists, Residential Care Workers as necessary.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:
GCSE Level including Math, English & Science
Experience working in the UK school system (essential)
Teaching assistant experience (highly desirable)
Teaching assistant qualification (desirable)
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Self-starter who demonstrates a high level of motivation and commitment
Full manual driving licence (desirable due to activities/location)

What we can offer:
Commitment to CPD
A supportive, inclusive working environment
A competitive salary
Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
Comprehensive, paid induction training (that is accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing training within the role
Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year
Cycle to work scheme
A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
Monthly recognition awards
Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company
The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life

We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference

About Esland
With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than fifty residential children’s homes, and three schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire regions of England. We strive to support our children to achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.