Job description
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
- PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities) and MSI (Multi-Sensory Impairment
- Age Group: 14/15 years old
- Start date: Monday 19th April
- Monday - Friday
- 3-9pm
- Long-term sickness cover with the opportunity to be taken on by the school in a permanent role
- Paid weekly via PAYE
- Competitive pay rates
- Fantastic training and access to a range of CPD courses
A specialist school for deaf students based in Wandsworth are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can support a deaf blind student on a 1:1 basis in the residential unit. Due to the sensory and medical needs of these pupils the school needs someone who has experience supporting similar needs in a previous role.This can be from a background as a care worker, suppport worker or from working in a SEN school. Recent graduates with relevant placement experience are also welcome to apply.
A successful candidate will have the following:
- A good understanding and experience with PMLD and MSL
- The ability to administer medicine
- On body sign is a bonus (the student is deaf blind)
- A caring, positive and confident personality
- A dedication to supporting young people with SEN and help them achieve the best outcomes
To apply, you must have the following:
- A Child Workforce DBS certificate on the Update Service (we can help with this)
- 2 proofs of address
- Contact details for two recent references
- A UK passport/right to work in the UK
Please apply directly or email hepzibah.boutwood@teachingpersonnel.com with your CV.
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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