SEN Teaching Assistant
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Are you an enthusiastic SEN specialist Teaching Assistant looking for work? A SEN school in Plymouth are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils on a part-time basis. The role will be to starting in September 2019 and will be part time, term time only. Initially the role is until Christmas although there is a potential that the role will be extended.
The school caters for primary aged pupils with SLCN, learning difficulties, complex needs and ASC. It is Ofsted rated good and focuses on providing quality education for each individual child.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience of supporting children with PMLD/ASC in either a mainstream or SEN school
- Must have has experience supporting 1:1 or small groups
- Educated up to NVQ Level 3 or degree level
- Training in PECS/ Makaton/BSL/MAPA/Team Teach/Moving and Handling is advantageous
- Nurturing attitude
- Calm and patient manner
We can offer you:
- Choice and Variety - giving you a range of roles and job opportunities to choose from
- Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy - Your Continuous Professional Development
- Pay - Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability
- myTP - Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple
- Safe Working Practice - ensuring your reputation is protected
- Excellence in Education Awards - recognising the positive impact you deliver in schools
- TP Tokens - supporting national children and education charities through your direction
In order to work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £44, plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.
If you hold experience working with children or young people and want take the next step in building a career in an exciting and rewarding area of education, please contact Harley on the details below or email your CV and a covering letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
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