Teaching Assistant
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Are you a person who is experienced in support for vulnerable children or adults and have a naturally caring personality?
We're looking to recruit staff who have a plethora of experience in areas such as support work, care work, social work or education, to work with one of our biggest clients in the North Derbyshire area.
Our client provides educational support for young people and adults who have moderate to severe learning disabilities coupled with physical disabilities. As a support worker you will assist them in their daily routine whilst at school and with their additional needs such as personal care, feeding, sensory needs and communication which is why knowledge, experience and skills in this area are ideal.
Any training which can back up this experience such as Team-Teach/MAPA, Moving and Handling, Prevent, Safeguarding and Autism Awareness would also be preferable, however additional training opportunities can be undergone through Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy.
The opportunity to work with our client can be done on a supply, contract or part time basis which can suit a number of external commitments. Work days will be Monday to Friday.
Teaching Personnel can offer a number of benefits such as:
• Sector specialist consultants in SEN, Primary and Secondary who have backgrounds in education and teaching
• 80% off training courses through our unrivalled CPD Academy • Exclusive access to our PSA Schools, who use us as their preferred staffing supplier
• Online access to payslips, diary and time sheets
• Weekly wages through PAYE; your quoted earnings will be your exact take home pay and 12.7% holiday pay inclusive in the hourly rate
If this sounds like a role you could really excel in, please apply with your CV as soon as possible.

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.
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.
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