Job Ref: 212131358

Date: 2020-11-26 09:09:53

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Part Time Teaching Assistant – Maidenhead
Huntercombe Maidenhead is in Taplow, within 1/2 mile of junction 7 of the M4, two miles from Maidenhead and six miles from Windsor. The hospital is set in a 13th century manor house with extensive gardens, we look after children and young people aged 12 to 18 years with mental health needs. We are a Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) hospital.
Job Purpose
We are now looking for an experienced part time Teaching Assistant to support and help our patients/pupils with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom. You will be working across age groups. The ages are between 12 and 18.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Getting the classroom ready for lessons
• Helping pupils who require extra support to complete tasks
• To support students working independently on their GCSE and A Level work sent from their home school/college
• To be responsible for record keeping of independent work and support with setting targets.
• Helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records
• Support teachers in managing class behaviour
• Supervising group activities
• Clearing away materials and equipment after lessons
• Helping out with sporting events, concerts and hospital fete
• Taking part in training carrying out administrative tasks
• Acting as an exam invigilator
• Supporting teachers on school outings
Skills, interests and qualities
As a teaching assistant we would like you to have
• Experience of working with children
• The ability to build good relationships with patients, teachers, parents and carers
• A basic understanding of how children develop and learn
• Flexibility and creativity
• The ability to work as a team
• Good reading and writing skills
• Patience and a sense of humour the ability to manage groups of patients/pupils and cope with challenging behavior
• Perhaps some IT skills and perhaps be multi lingual
• You may have a qualification in child care, or a level 3 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
The hours of work will be 9am to 3.30pm for 2 days per week. The salary is £10.78 per hour.
Please note that we will close this advert once we have reached the desired number of applications, if you wish to apply, please do so ASAP.
About You
Please take a look at our progressive and rewarding benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Maternity leave at 3 month’s full pay and 3 month’s half pay
• 2 week’s paid paternity leave
• Shared parental leave, matching the maternity leave benefit
• A thorough Induction Programme tailored to the hospital where you will be working
• Clear pay structure, with competitive rates
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays that grows with service
• Sick pay of 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay
• The opportunity to participate in a company contributory pension scheme with up to 3% matching contributions
• Death in service benefit equivalent to 2 x salary
• A range of staff discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. This is a great opportunity for someone to make a difference.
For a more detailed job spec please take a look at our Website where you can also read some inspiring stories and find out why working at Huntercombe really sets us apart from the rest

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