Teaching Assistant

2 months ago

Yeovil, United Kingdom CareTech Group Full time

Term Time Only 

Cambian Lufton College

Lufton College is a 52-week residential specialist college providing quality care and education for young people between the ages of 16 and 25 with a diagnosis of autism, or whose difficulties place them on the autistic continuum. Our students often have complex needs, associated learning difficulties and behaviours of concern.

Our curriculum has been devised to prepare our students for adulthood and to equip them with the skills and knowledge to achieve their personal best. This is delivered in a variety of settings, including within students homes, vocational placements both internally and externally. As well as learning within the classrooms, our young people take part in various outdoor activities such as animal therapy and various activities based around nature throughout the college sites.

Cambian Lufton College is situated across several sites which include Lufton Manor, Manor Farm and community houses. Together, these services access facilities based across a 30 acre rural campus located on the outskirts of Yeovil, Somerset. The College provides bespoke residential and day placements to our young people to prepare them for adult life within our rural and peaceful setting.

Purpose and Summary of the Job

To support the delivery of the curriculum, by supporting a specific curriculum area and Tutor. Providing in session support to engage and progress learning for students as a support for the Tutor and 1:1 support in the specified curriculum area, supporting the Tutor with resources, session delivery and planning.

The intent of the curriculum at Lufton College is to prepare our students for adulthood by developing independence, supporting inclusion within communities and providing vocational pathways to employment. Where appropriate, this is underpinned by accredited learning outcome, depending on the students’ need, ability and aspirations.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our vision, who is passionate about education and committed to fostering independence and a passion for lifelong learning. Working as part of a committed team, we need someone who can cater for the diverse needs of our students, therefore, you need to be:

  • Passionate about improving the lives of others
  • Innovative, engaging, enthusiastic and inspirational
  • A positive and consistent role model to others
  • A creative thinker and implementer
  • An excellent communicator and team player
  • Seeking career development and training
  • Looking to develop expertise in special educational needs and Autism.

Main Responsibilities

  • Utilising strategies from students’ Positive Behaviour Support Plan, Communication Plan and Sensory Diet to provide support students to engage effectively in learning, whether on-site, in accommodations or in the community.
  • Working closely with Tutors to follow session plans and schemes of work within Education, and reporting on the progress of students to inform future planning.
  • Developing learning resources that are individualised to meet students’ communication needs
  • Liaising with Education, Care and Clinical staff to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting outcomes for students.
  • Supporting students to engage in a range of enrichment activities, including accessing local leisure facilities or day trips across Somerset.

The Cambian Group

We are one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. We provide a broad range of services across the UK including specialist education schools and colleges for residential and day students, residential care homes and a therapeutic fostering service.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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