Teaching Assistant (Bank)

Job Overview

Quay View School is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join our education team on a bank basis.

Quay View School (located in Bere Alston) specialises in providing education for children and young people aged 7-19 with autism (ASD) and social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) related conditions, including trauma and attachment. Safeguarding and wellbeing are paramount and we encourage students to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers, adapting strategies to support learning.
• Collaborate with the education and wellbeing teams to support students to engage and regulate.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.
• Be an emotionally available adult for children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Supporting students' safety and welfare.
• Supporting teaching and learning.
• Supporting students to engage and re-engage in their learning.
• Supporting and devising activities which allow students to regulate their emotions.
• Supporting students in their holistic development.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people who have social/emotional difficulties and/or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to adapt support to meet the individual needs of students, enabling progress in their learning.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including basic ICT proficiency.
• Demonstrated high emotional availability and resilience.
• Able to stay calm and composed under pressure.

Benefits

• Exclusive access to rewards and discounts.
• Comprehensive induction.
• Blue Light Card.
• Commitment to ongoing training and career progression.
• Paid for enhanced DBS.
• Wellbeing support.

All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references covering the last 3 years. References may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.