Teaching Assistant (2 year fixed term contract )

Chesham House School is an independent specialist provision which provides high quality, personalised education for young people aged 10 to 18 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and who are at significant risk. Our approach to education at Chesham 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 we need from you? Successful candidates will be part of a large supportive team of like-minded professionals who provide targeted education support. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with trained, qualified professionals from across our team to support a successful educational organisation. As a Teaching Assistant you will:

• Supervise and support students in both the classroom and off site in the community.
• Effectively assist the teacher to plan learning activities.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with staff and young people.
• Encourage and motivate students to learn and develop.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills including the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly.
• Support students in small group and on a 1-2-1 basis.
• To enable students to participate in learning activities by providing support, as appropriate for their specific difficulties.
• Produce legible, accurate and prompt written reports/records.
• To help students access the national curriculum including developing their literacy and numeracy skills., Committed to providing educational guidance and support to our young people.
• Positive in assisting teaching staff in the delivery of lessons to young people.
• Passionate about improving the lives of others.
• A positive and consistent role model to others.
• Innovative, engaging enthusiastic and inspirational.
• A creative thinker and implementer.
• An excellent communicator and team player.
• Seeking career development and training.
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.