Jobs, fresher vacancy - Special Needs Teaching Assistant • West Sussex

Company: Randstad Education

West Sussex

Do you want to inspire, encourage imagination, and promote curiosity in the children you support? Do you dream of a school that listens to its team, values input and leads by example? Are you looking to join a supportive team that can support your development from day 1? If you answered yes then look no further this is the school and role for you! This is your chance to Join an Award-Winning Special Needs School as a Teaching Assistant! This highly regarded part-residential special needs school in your area is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their outstanding team, starting immediately. This fully subscribed school supports learners aged 5 to 19 with a range of complex needs, including Autism, Asperger's, and other associated needs. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping students grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally, ensuring they thrive in all aspects of life. The school prides itself on its pioneering child development strategies and has recently been awarded an "Outstanding" rating by OFSTED. Offering a rich and creative curriculum, including exciting outdoor activities like horse riding, the school is committed to providing individualised support tailored to each student's needs. With a welcoming and inclusive environment, this is a school where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Their ultimate goal is to empower all students to lead fully independent lives. If you're fun, friendly, and ready to be part of an inspiring team, we'd love to hear from you! Interview date: In the next 4 weeks so please don't delay and apply now! Benefits: Permanent/full time Teaching assistant role Modern resources and equipment including interactive whiteboards and ipads and limitless facilities including art studios, music rooms, allotment and swimming pools Superb and spacious classrooms and grounds There is lots of room for progression in the roles within the school Welcome bonus Free onsite hot meals and snacks Fully funded training and qualifications Cycle to work scheme Car lease scheme All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered: Teaching Assistant Qualification (desirable but not essential) TA/Care or childcare experience SEN Experience (desirable) GCSE Maths and English or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK Responsibilities: As a Teaching assistant, your role will be to support the delivery of high quality teaching that will enable pupils to make progress not just academically, but socially and emotionally. Communicating with the teacher over pupils' progress and participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to apply now. If you have any questions regarding the role please feel free to call Bryony on 01293 527416. This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.