Teaching Assistant

The school is a Special School for young people ages 7-19 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). All students who attend the school have complex learning needs including Autism (ASC) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and require a specialist setting to help them learn and achieve. They have excellent on-site facilities including a sensory room, soft- play and therapy spaces which enable targeted support to be put in place for all students according to their individual needs.

You will be working as a class-based Teaching Assistant. This will involve supporting the teacher with the lessons and helping pupils with their work. You will also be required to support children on a 1-1 basis and will be responsible for behaviour management and providing emotional support. 

We would like to hear from you if:

• You have proven experience working in educational setting or with children that have special needs
• You are passionate, proactive and dedicated about improving the learning opportunities for children and young people
• You have an ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs
• You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues
• You are flexible, enthusiastic and resilient, with a good sense of humour
• You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people.

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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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