Five Rivers
Teaching Assistant - Field Gate School
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Teaching Assistant - Field Gate School
Teaching Assistants Vacancy Doncaster – Full-Time (37.5 hours)
About the Role
Join our dynamic school in Doncaster, where we nurture children with a culture focused on respect, active listening, and involvement in decision-making. As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping learning experiences in a flexible, trauma-informed environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Work closely with teachers to support children both in classrooms and community settings (e.g., off-site learning for those unable to attend).
- Align with our five-day, term-time-only structure while contributing to unlocking students’ passion for learning.
- Operate within our therapeutic practice model, ensuring empathy and structured support for young people with complex needs.
- Engage actively in your professional development, guided by our investment in training and growth opportunities.
Why We’re Special
- Supportive leadership: Personalised coaching and discussions to align with your career goals in education.
- Shifting perspectives: For many children, you’ll be a stable adult presence, reducing educational disruptions tied to adult turnover.
- Training ethos: Tailored programmes, including play-based learning and specialist expertise.
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Compensation & Benefits
- Full-time contract (37.5 hrs/week): Aligns with local authority term times.
- Attractive incentives at Five Rivers:
- Simplified Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development via external/in-house trainers
- Employee Support Programmes
- Enhanced maternity benefits (after 1 year service)
- Learning & Development programme
- Refer a friend bonus & Foster Carer Referral bonus
- Long Service Recognition Scheme
Requirements
- Proven written and IT skills, with Vivial in-house IT systems.
- Strong communication skills for chatting with children, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Active listening ability to connect with diverse young people.
- Valid UK driving licence (essential due to transport needs).
- Ability to start your DBS check screening (applicants must consent to safeguarding checks).
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Values & Ethos
We prioritise candidates who are passionate about making a difference, even with minimal prior experience. Foster an environment where exciting, flexible roles cater to reforming alternative education from a therapeutic basis.
Your Next Step
Apply directly or contact [01722 435750 (option 2)] for support.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Five Rivers is committed to:
- Inclusivity: All suitably qualified applicants are welcomed regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Safeguarding: Child protection adherence includes references and rigorous DBS checks.
- Development: Recognised as an Investor in People and certified Equal Opportunity employer.
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