Bank SEN Teaching Assistant
8 days ago
Bristol
Overview and Responsibilities Bank/Casual SEN Teaching Assistant - Aurora Hedgeway Location:Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4JNHourly Rate: £12.87 to £14.03 p/hr - dependent on experience and qualifications) Contract: Bank/Casual Contract - 8 hour shifts (8.30am-4.30pm) – Flexible days to suit you! Aurora Hedgeway is an inspiring and welcoming school for children and young people aged 7–19, supporting those with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and associated social and communication needs. We’re passionate about helping every student explore their unique potential, with provision spanning from Key Stage 2 through to Post-16, ensuring consistent support throughout their educational journey. The Role As a BankTeaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting students’ learning, wellbeing, and personal development. Your work will help create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every pupil can thrive. This includes: • Building warm, supportive and trusting relationships with pupils, • Encouraging independence, engagement and positive behaviour, • Assisting with high-quality, differentiated learning activities, • Supporting the class teacher with daily classroom duties, • Responding flexibly to the changing needs of the school, • Promoting pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional and physical development, • Working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team Job Description: SEN Teaching Assistant Skills and Qualifications What We’re Looking For Essential: • GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/Level 2 or above), • Understanding of safeguarding & child protection, • Experience or knowledge of supporting pupils with SEN, • Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning, • Previous experience as a Level 2 (or equivalent) TA �?What’s on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: ?? Grow with Us – Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. ?? Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: • Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy: • Enhanced Annual Leave, • Company Sick Pay, • Enhanced Pension Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. ?? UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! ?? Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: • Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded! (*Terms apply) How to apply? For candidates that haven’t worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors. Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is th