One-to-One Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team as a One-to-One Teaching Assistant!

Contract: Fixed Term, 1 year, Full Time, Term Time Only

Basic Salary: £21,257.48 - £23,232.69

Location: Foxton, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: ASAP

Why Selwyn Hall School?

At Selwyn Hall School, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Located in the beautiful surroundings of Foxton, just south of Cambridge, we specialize in providing tailored education for 7-18-year-olds facing social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our dedicated team works with pupils who may have diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD, FASD, anxiety, and various learning needs.

Our unique approach features small class sizes of 4-6 children, ensuring that every pupil receives the individual attention they deserve. With expansive private grounds, we create a therapeutic environment that promotes health and wellbeing, offering outdoor learning experiences like forest school, sports, and sensory trails. Inside, our refurbished facilities include specialized classrooms for science, computing, music, drama, and art/DT.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, with all our provisions rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Mentor and support one pupil or a small group of no more than six pupils.
• Assist the classroom teacher during lessons and contribute to lesson planning.
• Report on pupils' progress and collaborate with staff to meet their needs.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Set work and mark assignments where appropriate.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to drive engagement and learning outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A strong educational background, ideally to A-level, with at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Confidence to take on additional responsibilities, such as food hygiene or forest school.
• Skills in behavior management and a commitment to professional development.

What We Offer You

At Selwyn Hall School, we value the emotional health and wellbeing of our staff and pupils alike. Here’s what you can expect:

• A supportive workplace that prioritizes your professional growth through diverse opportunities.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
• A friendly, inclusive team dedicated to improving pupil outcomes.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Selwyn Hall School. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Join us in making a difference!