Job description
Teaching Assistant - Dukinfield, Tameside
- Ofsted 'OUTSTANDING' secondary special needs school in Dukinfield, Tameside
- 'Teachers and teaching assistants work as very effective teams in every class. They are extremely committed and many take on training and support roles that help colleagues develop their skills.'
- Exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist school
Teaching Personnel are working on behalf of an Ofsted 'OUTSTANDING' secondary special needs school in Dukinfield, Tameside who seek to hire a special needs teaching assistant on a temporary basis. The school caters for children and young people with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties, Autism and Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs.
Our partner school situated in the Tameside area has a great reputation and a recent 'Outstanding' Ofsted. Their ethos is 'Learning Today, for a Better Tomorrow'.
The position for a special needs teaching assistant will be temporary in the first instance, working in a number of classes across the school and is full time starting as soon as possible. There is also the option of day to day bookings to suit those who can only commit to a few days per week.
The school requires teaching assistants who -
* Have specific Autism based experience
* Have or are looking to work towards a teaching assistant qualification; level 2 or 3 is desirable
* Have experience of working with children and/or young people with special educational needs
* Are happy to commit to attending specialist CPD training
* Are willing to assist with personal care
If you would like to apply for this exciting role, please send your CV or register your details on our website.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. For Support staff our minimum requirement is GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.