Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Physical Literacy

Salary: Actual annual salary: £27,463.12 – £29,982.50 Category: Education Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only Location: Beeches School Hours: 40 hours a week, Term Time Only (8:00am – 4:30pm) At Aurora Beeches in Cranborne, we believe in giving young people aged 11–16 the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, excellent individual support, and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, we support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism and other associated conditions. Our beautiful setting provides a unique environment to inspire learning, engagement, and personal growth. Your Role We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead on Physical Literacy across the school, supporting pupils to develop motivation, confidence, and competence in movement. This role focuses on fostering a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity, rather than just skill acquisition. The successful candidate will develop an active and physical curriculum that provides positive, varied and inclusive activities for all. The physical literacy programme will incorporate pupil interests and utilise sporting and recreational facilities on and offsite, nurturing engagement in activities such as swimming, climbing and fitness at local gym provisions. An important aspect of this role will be supporting pupils to achieve recognised outcomes, including delivering AQA Awards and enabling pupils to gain sport- and fitness-specific accreditations. Key Duties Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils in line with school policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT Under the guidance of a teacher, support the delivery of learning activities and a broad, balanced curriculum Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn Work closely with pupils to support their understanding, providing additional ex