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 have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to deliver Cultural Capital across the school, providing rich and meaningful experiences both within and beyond the formal curriculum. This role is key to broadening pupils' horizons, building their self-esteem, and supporting their personal development.

We are seeking an innovative and engaging practitioner who can create and implement an immersive programme that sparks curiosity, enhances communication, and builds confidence in our pupils.

The successful candidate will plan and lead offsite trips and enrichment activities, as well as expose pupils to a wide range of creative and cultural experiences within the curriculum. The ability to teach and support various disciplines within expressive arts is an essential part of this role.

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
• 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.