Job Details
We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for Teaching Assistants and Senior Teaching Assistants.
Closing date: January 31st
Arbour House is an independent school with split sites – Lower and Upper, based in Weymouth and Dorchester for young people aged 6-18 with complex social and communication difficulties and in particular Autism. We provide a bespoke curriculum with a particular focus on developing independent living skills and real-life learning. We aim to support our pupils to achieve to their full potential, contribute to their communities, gain meaningful employment, or progress to further education.
Due to continued success and growth, exciting opportunities for Teaching Assistants and Senior Teaching Assistants now exist to join our small, friendly team.
Arbour House is rated ‘Good’ for all categories in our May 2022 Ofsted Inspection. Further information about the school, including a copy of our last Inspection Report and a School Prospectus, is available on the school website:
This position is for our Dorchester site however there may be occasions when you are required to work at our Weymouth site.
What we’ll give you:
We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Our benefits platform also offers a range of discounts from a variety of providers, so you can save money on things such as Shopping, groceries and days out, plus much more!
Who you are:
At our schools we have small family-feel classes in a nurturing environment, a supportive and dynamic team approach and a high staff to pupil ratio to ensure innovative, bespoke educational provision.
Who we are:
We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 30 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
Safeguarding
Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details
Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and young people within our education facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust safeguarding checks prior to appointment; including enhanced DBS, a minimum of two satisfactory and verified references and online profile checks (Please note the latter will be completed independently of the interview panel and only regarding working with children).
Diversity
We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.