Teaching Assistant

Description

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

37.5 hours per week, term-time, permanent role

Salary: GBP21,257.48 per annum

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives?

Oakwood school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and help students thrive both academically and socially.

The school:

Oakwood School is an independent specialist provision which provides high quality, personalised education for young people aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and who are at significant risk. Our approach to education at Oakwood School is to inspire and engage our learners through a range of positive learning experiences. We strongly believe that all learners can achieve their personal best with the right guidance, encouragement and support.

What you will be doing:

Supporting students learning and social development inside and outside the classroom.Working 1:1 or 2:1 with students who need extra support.Helping to set up engaging activities tailored to each student's needs.Supporting teachers to create a positive, organised, and inspiring classroom environment.Reacting to classroom situations with calm, constructive, and professional guidance. Why join us?

Competitive salary and opportunities to grow in your career.Training and development - online or in person.Wellbeing-focused workplace - your wellbeing matters.Be part of a dedicated team with clear guidance and mentorship.Enjoy a friendly, family-like atmosphere with supportive management.Full induction, paid DBS, and the chance to progress with one of the UK's. Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Ad ID: 5418028835