Due to expansion we are looking for a TA to join our friendly team at My Choice School in Arundel.

My Choice School is an independent SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) school situated near Arundel in West Sussex, and we are committed to the learning and development of our young people.

My Choice School delivers ASDAN Short Courses and Functional Skills English and Maths (Entry1, 2, 3; L1 and L2) and has SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development) and safeguarding at the heart of our learning.

You will work alongside a teacher in a small class and will share our belief in a restorative approach to behaviour will encourage our young people to learn from challenges and you will share in the team commitment to the school community.

If you have classroom experience but do not have SEMH setting experience but feel you have the right values and would be willing to learn we would welcome an application from you so that we can discuss further.

Working hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm

Your duties will include:

• Contributing to helping the Teacher run the school day,
• Taking part in the school meetings
• Providing support for the school through creating displays
• Supporting classroom preparation
• Contributing to the school community

• This rewarding job will provide benefits far beyond salary, but you will also receive;
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• A Pension and access to the Staff Perkbox benefits scheme

• The ability to manage and encourage students to become independent learners, supporting their welfare alongside their emotional and behavioural development
• Experience of teaching young people with complex emotional needs and challenging behaviour would be an advantage but full training will be given
• Experience of Functional Skills and ASDAN awards or similar would be an advantage

• Please view the Teaching Assistant Job Description document (opens in a pop up)