Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Chase House School Salary: £22,674.64 per annum + Cambian benefits Location: Brownhills, Walsall Contract type: Full time - Monday-Friday - 40 hours per week (39 weeks per year) The school: Chase House School is an independent special school with up to 12 children aged 7-16 years (KS2 - KS3) years who have experienced complex trauma and require a high supportive, trauma-informed educational environment. Our students have faced significant adversity in their lives, which have affected their emotional regulation, social development, and ability to engage in learning. What we need from you?

Successful candidates will be part of a small supportive team of like-minded professionals who provide targeted education support. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with trained, qualified professionals from across our team to support a successful educational organisation. As a Teaching Assistant you will: Supervise and support students in both the classroom and off site in the communityEffectively assist the teacher to plan learning activitiesBuild and maintain positive professional relationships with staff and young peopleEncourage and motivate students to learn and developSupport students in small group and on a 1:1 basis.Enable students to participate in learning activities by providing support, as appropriate for their specific difficultiesProduce legible, accurate and prompt written reports/recordsHelp students access the national curriculum including developing their literacy and numeracy skills We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is: Committed to providing educational guidance and support to our young peopleAble to demonstrate good communication skills including the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearlyPositive in assisting teaching staff in the delivery of lessons to young peoplePassionate about improving the lives of othersA positive and consistent role model to othersInnovative, engaging enthusiastic and inspirationalA creative thinker and implementerAn excellent communicator and team playerSeeking career development and training Why Join Us?

Term-time only, 40 hours per weekPro rata salary of £22,674.64 per annum 5.6 weeks paid annual leave.Excellent training and career development.Supportive leadership and a caring team.24-hour Employee Assistance Programme. Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is 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.