SEN Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

• PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities)

• Age Group: Secondary

• Start date: ASAP

• Monday - Friday

• During school hours

• Long-term sickness cover with the opportunity to be taken on by the school in a permanent role

• Paid weekly via PAYE

• Competitive pay rates

• Fantastic training and access to a range of CPD courses

A specialist school for students based in Royston are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can support students on a 1:1 basis in the residential unit. Due to the sensory and medical needs of these pupils the school needs someone who has experience supporting similar needs in a previous role. This can be from a background as a care worker, support worker or from working in a SEN school. Recent graduates with relevant placement experience are also welcome to apply.

A successful candidate will have the following:

• A good understanding and experience with PMLD and MSL

• The ability to administer medicine

• A caring, positive and confident personality

• A dedication to supporting young people with SEN and help them achieve the best outcomes

To apply, you must have the following:

• A Child Workforce DBS certificate on the Update Service (we can help with this)

• 2 proofs of address

• Contact details for two recent references

• A UK passport/right to work in the UK

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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