Teaching Assistant

Quay View School is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our education team. We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistants, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. There is a free minibus available from Plymouth to the school (and return). Quay View School (located in Bere Alston) specialises in providing education for children and young people aged 7-19 with autism (ASD) and social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) related conditions, including trauma and attachment. The safeguarding and wellbeing of our students is paramount; along with encouragement to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be able to: Work collaboratively with teachers, adapting strategies to support learning. Work collaboratively with the education and wellbeing teams to support students to engage and regulate. Maintain positive relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. Be an emotionally available adult for children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs. Our benefits include: Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme. Comprehensive induction. Blue Light Card. Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression. Paid for enhanced DBS. Wellbeing support. Cycle to work scheme and more. Daily duties include: Supporting students’ safety and welfare Supporting teaching and learning Supporting students to engage and re-engage in their learning Supporting and devising activities which allow students to regulate their emotions Supporting students in their holistic development Key Skills Required: Experience working with children and young people who have social/emotional difficulties and/or challenging behaviour. Ability to adapt support to meet the individual needs of students, enabling progress in their learning. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including basic ICT proficiency. Demon