Teaching Assistant - Children’s Education - SEMH

Teaching Assistant required to join the established Education team Hillcrest Jubilee, a DfE independently registered School, based near Waterlooville in South Hampshire. Offering a salary of £15,056 p.a - £15,734 p.a, depending on experience. We are within a commutable distance of Havant, Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Chichester, Petersfield and other surrounding towns and villages.

Jubilee School is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ education provision which has an excellent reputation for providing highly effective education, therapy and welfare and for c31 pupils aged 8 – 16 years old who have Social, Emotional, Mental Health difficulties. The curriculum at the school is provided in both a structured and supportive environment in order to meet the personal, academic and pastoral needs of all children and young people

As a Teaching Assistant for Jubilee School, you will have a passion for working with pupils and assisting them on their journey, which may have included all manner of setbacks in and outside of education. The successful candidates will have a varied role, which involves assisting the teacher in all aspects to ensure that pupils receive the most effective support. You will be able to demonstrate a practical, hands on approach to aiding teaching and being prepared to go above and beyond.

We are looking to appoint a flexible, dynamic and dedicated individual with previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant for pupils with Special Educational Needs.

The role of Teaching Assistant is offered on a full time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week (during term time only).

Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties as Teaching Assistant will include: 

• Providing day to day classroom support to the children, and assisting with pupil behaviour 
• Committing to raising the aspirations and achievement of all our pupils
• Establishing good relationships and acting as a role model
• Encouraging students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher in order to improve professional development
• Helping to plan lessons by preparing materials and resources 

Key Skills Required: 

• Qualified to Level 2 as a Teaching Assistant (or equivalent) and have relevant experience working with children within an SEN setting 
• Maths and English GCSE C/4 or above, or equivalent qualification 
• Effective communication skills 
• Behaviour management 
• Full UK driving licence required 

If you are an experienced, flexible, and dedicated individual looking for a career as a Teaching Assistant, please apply immediately. In return, we offer a salary scale of £15,056 p.a - £15,734 p.a, depending on experience, plus excellent company benefits. 

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications. 

Hillcrest Jubilee School forms part of the Outcomes First Group who employs approx. 2400 staff at locations throughout the UK and provides a range of education and residential services to children and adults with autism, complex needs, learning disabilities and social, emotional mental health difficulties. 

Hillcrest Jubilee School is part of Outcomes First Group, the largest independent provider of high quality foster care and special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we care for.

Our specialist care, education and therapeutic services support children and young adults with complex needs and learning disabilities including autism and social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our approach increases the likelihood of positive outcomes by creating an established platform for each pupil, foster child and resident to develop both personally and academically, preparing them for their transition to adulthood.

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your Interview.