Teaching Assistant
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Are you looking for flexible work as an SEN TA in schools accross Dorset?
Are you passionate about children education and future?
Are you looking to work with the leading education recruitment company, Teaching Personnel?
Then this may be perfect work for you.
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with several SEN schools in Poole, Bournemouth and Wimborne and are looking to hire teaching assistants (as well as teachers, cover staff, 1:1 tutors... you name it) to support their team on a full- or part-time basis. This post will involve working with children with moderate to severe learning difficulties including complex needs and ASD and therefore some experience is desired. At this time of year, and given the current circumstances there is also a high demand for day-to-day teaching assistants, so if you are available 3 days or more per week between 8.30am and 4pm, then please do get in touch. Typically working with students aged anywhere between 5 and 18.
In order to be considered:
- SEN experience - working with children
- Proof of right to work in the UK
- Provide 2 references
- Willing to complete a DBS or have a DBS which is already on the update service
In return:
- Dedicated consultant
- PAYE
- Flexibility in hours
If you're interested in this role then please apply below or email jessie.docherty@teachingpersonnel.com
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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