Trainee Teaching Assistant

Simply Education are currently looking for people who want to progress a career in education to join our clients school in the Redhill area. You don't need to be a highly experienced TA to be successful in this role. If you have the right outlook, values and behaviour then we can provide the right environment and training for you to excel.

Our clients school supports young people from the age of 11-16 who require support with social communication, emotional regulation and sensory processing, typically associated with Autism.

Key Responsibilities

TA's assist teachers in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, but more importantly in this role you will:

• Help our young people discover just how amazing they are, building their confidence and celebrating their unique strengths.
• Break down barriers and open doors by supporting pupils to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
• Inspire resilience and self-belief, guiding pupils to be curious while promoting personal growth, so every pupil feels valued and motivated to succeed.
• Celebrate every small step our pupils make towards their academic and personal goals.Support our pupils to explore learning outside the classroom and make the most of experiences and opportunities within the community.

Like most TA roles; duties will vary, so you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Ability to motivate and inspire children to believe in themselves.
• GCSE Maths and English qualification (minimum functional skills Level 2).
• Proactive/can-do mindset with the ability to think outside the box
• A willingness to take advantage of our clients amazing (and free) training opportunities (e.g L2 award in supporting teaching and learning in schools) if not already achieved.
• Ability to promote independence, positive behaviour, and personal development.
• A creative approach that will enable you to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.

Application Progress:

If you are interested in this role, please submit an up-to-date CV. Should your application be successful, you will be required to complete a formal application form as part of our safer recruitment process. This will include providing a full education and employment history, along with explanations for any gaps in employment.

I look forward to hearing from you.