Teaching Assistant (Part Time)
Job Description
Job summary
Join the team at Cotswold Spa Hospital School as a Teaching Assistant and be part of supporting the delivery of education to resident with eating disorders to help build a brighter future. You will work at the Cotswold Spa Hospital School in Broadway, Worcestershire with an onsite school. The school provides educational services to the young people in our care with a full multidisciplinary team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide on-hand support to teachers as they design and deliver classroom lessons. This will see you assist in the preparation for these lessons, ensuring the classroom has all materials required and supporting pupils to engage in the syllabus. You'll be able to think creatively and build a strong rapport with the cohort, encouraging engagement and supporting their learning, behaviour and social skills progression. A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. Please note that this is a part-time role of 30 hours a week.
Main duties of the job
As a Teaching Assistant at Cotswold Spa Hospital School, your role is crucial in supporting the education of young residents with eating disorders. This role involves working closely with teachers to deliver classroom lessons and ensure that materials are prepared and readily available. Your responsibilities include providing support to students, fostering engagement, and bolstering their learning, behaviour, and social skills. Creativity and the ability to build strong relationships with students are vital, as well as offering professional support and interventions to encourage progress. Opportunities for career development and training are available, helping you to achieve your professional goals in a nurturing environment.
About us
Elysium Healthcare operates the Cotswold Spa Hospital School in Broadway, Worcestershire, specializing in care for young individuals with eating disorders. The hospital provides both inpatient and day treatment services tailored to the needs of adolescents and young adults. The organization's broader network covers a range of services across Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, with over 80 services and 8,000 employees in England and Wales. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment, being part of the Ramsay Health Care network, which spans across 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people globally.
Job responsibilities
Join the team at Cotswold Spa Hospital School as a Teaching Assistant and be part of supporting the delivery of education to resident with eating disorders to help build a brighter future.
You will work at the Cotswold Spa Hospital School in Broadway, Worcestershire with an onsite school. The school provides educational services to the young people in our care with a full multidisciplinary team.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide on-hand support to teachers as they design and deliver classroom lessons. This will see you assist in the preparation for these lessons, ensuring the classroom has all materials required and supporting pupils to engage in the syllabus.
You'll be able to think creatively and build a strong rapport with the cohort, encouraging engagement and supporting their learning, behaviour and social skills progression.
A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.
Please note that this is a part time role of 30 hours a week.To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Education-related qualifications
- Previous experience of working with children in a school setting.
- Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
- Hobbies/interests/skills that contribute to a wide curriculum offering
- Have experience of working with young people with SEMH needs and/or SEN
- Be able to identify and implement interventions to ensure students engage in lessons and make progress
- Be resilient, flexible, and adaptable in approach in order to meet the needs of each individual
- Be able to empathise and engage easily with young people, offering appropriate and professional support at all times
Where you will be working
Location: Cotswold Spa, Station Road, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7DE
Cotswold Spa Hospital is a specialist eating disorder service located in Broadway, Worcestershire for young people aged between 13+ which offers both inpatient and day patient treatment programmes.
It is situated in the picturesque village of Broadway, Worcestershire, close to the Cotswold Way.
The service is for young people of all genders with an eating disorder, predominantly:
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
The units have been specifically designed with the adolescent and young adult in mind. The interior design of the hospital is both contemporary and comfortable incorporating young people's art.
What You'll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
- Annual base salary of £26,784 (Pro Rata Salary is £21,427)
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution, to help secure your future
- Free meals and parking
About us:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education-related qualifications; Previous experience of working with children in a school setting; Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills; Hobbies/interests/skills that contribute to a wide curriculum offering; Experience of working with young people with SEMH needs and/or SEN
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
Worcestershire
WR12 7DE
United Kingdom
