Teaching Assistant
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Are you up for a new challenge?
Do you see yourself as someone who can make a real difference?
Do you want to work in a dynamic and exciting environment?
We are pleased to be recruiting for Teaching Assistants a school that caters for pupils aged 11-19 with Severe learning difficulties, Profound and Multiple learning difficulties, including Autism. The school is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED and has achieved this through it’s excellent academic and extra curricular curriculum. The classes have between 8-9 pupils in them where they can access a personalized learning plan with pupils with similar needs. This is the further supplemented with opportunities outside the classroom including music events, cycling and bowling. This combines to encourage a culture where self-esteem and respect for others are fostered, where diversity and achievements are celebrated, and where there are equal opportunities for all. The ideal Teaching Assistant for this role, would be someone with:
- A patient and caring personality
- Experience of working with or being around SEN
- A dedication to helping young people grow and develop
Your role at the school as a Teaching Assistant would be to work on a 1:1 basis or with small groups in order to assist with their learning, deescalate situations or provide a nurturing role to the pupils. You will be instrumental in helping the pupils gain the necessary skills to progress both academically and socially, meaning better futures for them.
The school is based in Stockport so is easily accessible by train, bus or road.
What you can expect from Teaching Personnel:
- A dedicated consultant to discuss current or future roles with you
- An extensively discounted CPD program
- Payment in house, meaning no fees from Umbrella companies
- GBP10 an hour or above
- 13 weeks off per year.
If you feel this would be the Teaching Assistant role for you or you would be interested in a similar role, then feel free to contact Dan at Teaching Personnel
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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