Specialist Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant 
Are you interested in working with students with SEND?

Do you have relevant experience or an interest in working with students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) or PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)?

If so, please get in touch!

A large, well-resourced special educational needs school in Reading is urgently looking for multiple special educational needs teaching assistants to work alongside the teaching staff to provide both 1:1 and more general support to the students.

Pay: £12.82 - £13.50 p/hour
Start date: ASAP

Requirements:

• A patient and understanding approach.
• An interest in working with students with PMLD and ASC.
• A flexible and proactive approach.
• Experience supporting students in personal care, moving, handling, and hoisting.
• Existing DBS check on the update service.
• Existing experience working with children or adults with SEND.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and support with the development and learning of students within the school.
• Provide 1:1 and general support to students according to requirements for the day.
• Work alongside other teaching and support staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment is maintained.
• Be responsible for ensuring school policies are upheld including behaviour policies.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website 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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