Teaching Assistant

A specialist secondary school in Stockport is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to work in classes with students who may need extra support with work and behaviour. The students within the school are ages 11-19 and have a variety of different social, emotional and mental health.

They are currently working towards qualifications and have individualised learning plans to help them work towards their goals.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Work alongside teachers in lessons to create a positive learning environment
• Help students with specific needs that they may have and work towards helping each student individually
• Provide feedback to teachers when needed about progression of students
• Promote respect for other students and members of staff through setting an example of that yourself

For this role you should:

• Have previous experience working with students with additional needs
• Have previous experience working in a school
• Be able to deal with difficult behaviour in a positive and effective way
• Be available full-time

If you are interested in this role then please apply with an up-to-date CV highlighting relevant experience.

All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.

Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 6 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role.

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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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