Teaching Assistant Southlands School, Lymington, Hampshire 37 Hours per week (Monday to Friday -Term Time Only) £20,974.04 per annum We are now recruiting for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our committed team! Southlands School is an Ofsted-registered co-education specialist day and residential school with a registered children's home. We provide education and care, supported by our multi-disciplinary clinical team, for children and young people aged 7-19 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism or whose profile of need can be successfully supported by the use of autism specialist strategies. The school is in the heart of the New Forest National Park, a beautiful location which is also close to the coast. Required: GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/Level 4/5) The ideal candidate will: Have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in people's lives.The young people that you will be working with, have behavioural problems and have experienced trauma and so we would require an individual who will bring positive commitment to young people and has an awareness of their issues.Be punctual and flexible.Be well-organised, adaptable and practical.Able to work under pressure, sometimes in stressful and challenging situationsSelf-motivated and be able to use own initiative. Why work for us: Competitive salary.Opportunity to progress in your career.Training opportunities either face to face or online.Wellbeing - your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.Supportive management and senior leads.We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK s biggest care providers. Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 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 will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be 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 on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.