Outdoor Teaching Assistant

No Experience Required for this role Simply Education are currently recruiting for SEN Teaching Assistants to join our client's team in the Wimborne area in Dorset. In this role, positive role modelling and flexibility are key, as you will provide 1:1 support for pupils aged 11-16 across both academic and vocational settings, including activities such as bushcraft, animal care and life skills. If you love the outdoors and working with pupils and animals, this role is for you! Key duties: Working alongside the teaching staff to support learning and provide further explanation to young people where needed. Taking responsibility for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people at all times Supporting our young people to identify, meet and exceed their Education and Healthcare plan targets. Implementing and supporting positive behaviour throughout the school, adapting own behaviour and responses when required to meet individual needs. Ensuring all accidents, incidents, or health & safety documentation is accurately recorded as per the school's policies. Assisting our young people in attending a wide range of group activities, ensuring that choices are respected, with appropriate social interactions and friendships encouraged.Teaching Assistants we are looking for. The ability to manage a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge. A desire to put young people first and treat them as individuals. Able to be positive and creative in meeting the needs of young people and enhancing their outcomes. Able to work collaboratively with good interpersonal skills. Good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills. Able to work within the parameters of the physical demands of the job role. Qualifications GCSE English and Maths qualification - minimum grade 4 or equivalent is beneficial. Whilst previous experience isn't essential; the ability and desire to build a professional & trusted relationship with our young people is.Perks and Benefits: £1,000 Welcome Bonus Continuous growth, training and development - which is fully funded. Company discounts, such as discounts on your shopping, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships and so much more. Full access to their cycle to work scheme and Car Scheme Competitive pay & reward, such as enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, enhanced pension and life assurance. 27/7 GP Access - for you and your household.And so much more… This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career into becoming a fully trained and qualified teaching assistant. If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV or call Ioan on (phone number removed)