SEN Learning Assistant

Position: SEN Learning Assistant 

Have you always wanted to work in a school but haven't got any expereince of working in a classroom? As long as you have some experience of working alongside children, you can qualify for this role. We welcome candidates from various backgrounds which include but are not limited to: SMSAs, sports coaches, psychology graduates, youth workers, childminders etc.

Role Overview: Working in a primary school located in North Somerset on a full time basis. This is an "outstanding"  rated schol that is looking for an individual to support a child with autism.  

• Weekly Hours: (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm)
• Key Responsibilities:
• You will be supporting a child in year 3 with an autism diagnosis, 
• Working with the class teacher to integrate them back into the classroom,
• Develop a positive relationship and respond appropriately to the children's needs,
• Assist the whole class in integrating and participating in class activities.
• Simplify tasks to ensure accessibility.
• Support the child during lunchtime.

Candidate Requirements:

• Skills and Experience:
  • Must demonstrate relevant skills with confidence.
  • Recent experience working with children.
  • Experience in a primary school setting is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Experience with children with SEND is a plus but not required.
  • Ability to use initiative and proactively handle tasks.

What We Offer:

• Professional Development:
  • Access to our CPD academy.
  • A comprehensive induction program.
  • Assistance with DBS application.

To join Teaching Personnel and complete our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS registered with the Update Service. We offer full assistance for a new check, costing £38, plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.

Upon a succesful 20 week probation period, exceptional candidates often go onto contract with the school (terms and conditions apply). 

If you have experience working with children or young people and are looking to advance your career in a rewarding educational environment, please contact Wiki at the details below or email your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

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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