Special Needs Teaching Assistant needed in LS5 - ASAP

This post is available immediately

Teaching Personnel are working with a school based in Leeds - LS5 and they are looking for a candidate who has very high expectations of themselves and others and works well within a team. The successful candidate will work with a child with significant SEND needs. The role will involve working primarily with the named child and the successful candidate will be involved in working closely alongside the class teacher to deliver appropriate support.

You will need to be passionate about working with children with SEND, and can help us make a positive impact on our children's lives. You will need to have the energy and enthusiasm to provide personalised learning experiences and have the initiative to follow and implement personalised education and health plans with the child in order to help them reach their full potential. Full training will be given for supporting the medical needs of the child.

Applications are invited from individuals who have:

• relevant and recent experience of working as a TA in a school
• experience of working alongside a child with SEND needs
• ability to work flexibly across the whole school
• outstanding attendance and punctuality
• at least NVQ2
• GCSE Maths & English at grade C+ or equivalent
• good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• ability and confidence to work with a range of children and confidently manage behaviour
• ability to work with children with additional needs including children who have a physical disability and/or medical needs and are happy to support personal care needs.
• an ability to communicate, take on board advice, use your initiative and meet deadlines
• a great sense of humour!

Contact details and how to apply

If you are interested in the upcoming SEND Position and would like to hear more about our Guaranteed Work Scheme please contact Mutale at the Leeds Primary branch on the details below or alternatively register online at- https://www.teachingpersonnel.com/leeds-primary-branch