At Aurora Beeches in Cranborne, we believe in giving young people aged 11–16 the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, excellent individual support, and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, we support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism and other associated conditions. Our beautiful setting provides a unique environment to inspire learning, engagement, and personal growth.

Your Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead on Physical Wellbeing across the school, supporting pupils to develop motivation, confidence, and competence in movement. This role focuses on fostering a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity, rather than just skill acquisition.

The successful candidate will develop an active and physical curriculum that provides positive, varied and inclusive activities for all. The physical literacy programme will incorporate pupil interests and utilise sporting and recreational facilities on and offsite, nurturing engagement in activities such as swimming, climbing and fitness at local gym provisions.

An important aspect of this role will be supporting pupils to achieve recognised outcomes, including delivering AQA Awards and enabling pupils to gain sport- and fitness-specific accreditations.

Key Duties

• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils in line with school policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT
• Under the guidance of a teacher, support the delivery of learning activities and a broad, balanced curriculum
• Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn
• Work closely with pupils to support their understanding, providing additional explanations where needed
• Assist in gathering evidence to support pupil attainment and progress
• Participate in the evaluation of learning activities
• Provide meaningful feedback on pupil progress and achievement
• Support teachers with monitoring, assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil progress

Please see the link below for our full job description:

Job Description: HTLA – Beeches School – JD.docx

Successful Candidate Qualities

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher
• GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
• Ability to teach a variety of AQA Awards, as well as support pupil gain activity specific sport and fitness awards (Essential)
• Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD, and ASD
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures
• Experience managing a range of behaviours, including behaviours that challenge
• Experience working within education (desirable)
• Experience working within a multicultural, inclusive setting

How to apply?

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.