Teaching Assistant in Blandford Forum - Caretech

Could you be the glitter to our glue?

The Forum School is a 38–52-week school and home for children and young people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Due to growth, we are now recruiting for Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team already supporting young people with a variety of needs. Our mission is to make extraordinary days, every day by giving our young people the skills and support to shine their brightest.

From educational experiences to hands-on learning that goes beyond the classroom, we empower every young person to reach their personal best and we want you to be a part of that.

No two days are ever the same and that is what makes this role exciting! You might find yourself:

• Getting creative with arts and crafts
• Supporting with Animal Therapy sessions (we have horses, bunnies, guinea pigs and much more!)
• Out in the community learning/teaching money skills.
• Spending time in the therapy room, relaxing listening to music and watching our sensory lights.
• Cooking and teaching simple cooking skills.
• Making the most of our amazing 28 acres of land, theatre, sports hall, climbing wall, play areas and even a swimming pool!
• Supporting with personalised lessons allowing each young person to unlock their potential.

Why work with us?

Because joining our team means stepping into a role where every day feels rewarding, inspiring and full of purpose!

• Enjoy term time hours 37.5 per week, giving you an amazing work life balance
• Earn a pro rata salary of £22,438 while making a genuine difference
• Take advantage of 5.6 weeks paid annual leave to rest and recharge
• Grow your skills with outstanding training opportunities designed to support your career journey
• Feel supported every step of the way with friendly management and senior leads who truly care
• Access to our 24 hour employee assistance programme because your wellbeing matters to us

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely person centred
• Positive and uplifting to be around
• Confident working independently with our young people and as part of an amazing team
• A great communicator and an even better listener
• Passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others

No experience? No problem!

If you have the heart, passion and drive to help young people thrive, we’ll give you all the training and support you need.

Change a Young Person’s Life – start your career today with The Cambian Group!

Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. 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. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Cambian will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.