Graduate Teaching Assistant

We are currently recruiting a Teaching/PE assistant on behalf of a Secondary SEND school for young people with a great range of special educational needs from MLD to SLD. This position is due to begin as soon as the schools fully reopen and will be five days’ work, six hours per day until the end of the academic year. The school is based in Sittingbourne and is easily accessible by car.

The schools’ provision caters for young people with moderate special educational needs such as, ASD Autism spectrum condition. This is a school that prides itself on inclusiveness and diversity in learning. The right candidate would be looking to motivate and show the value of sport using their initiative to adapt to class and physical ability.

The school provides a tremendous education environment, which allows the young people to make significant strides in their life skills and academic development. The school is also held in high regard for the support provided, primarily by the senior leadership team. This really would be a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching assistant hoping to go onto their Teacher training in the near future.

The ideal candidate

Speacial needs education experience.
Prior experience additional methods of communication (ESOL, Makaton, PEC’S)
Specialist training will enhance your application, i.e., Team- teach training, Moving and handling training, Peg feeding training.
To be able to demonstrate the right necessary experience and your passion for helping vulnerable children with a range of difficulties.

If you feel you can meet this role and be of service, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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