Teaching Assistant

An OSTED Outstanding all girls school are looking for a Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. The school is supportive and friendly, and as a Teaching Assistant you will be working on a 1-1 basis with a child with SEN. The school provide CPD for every Teaching Assistant, and will support you from day one. As a Teaching Assistant, you should be proactive and friendly, and be comfortable providing personal care to this student. You will be working on a 1-1 basis with a student in a wheelchair who requires academic support, personal care and other support throughout the school day. This role is within a mainstream secondary school, working with a student who needs a bit more support.

Experience with personal care in some setting (could be within healthcare, care home, support worker, SEN provision etc) is essential for this role. Experience with children and/or young people is desired but not essential.

If you are looking for a role within a supportive team until at least the end of the academic year, please apply below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing one-to-one support to a student with SEN, both in and out of the classroom.
• Providing personal care and other support
• Implementing tailored learning strategies and interventions as directed by the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator).
• Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to ensure the individual needs of students are met effectively.
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of differentiated activities to support student progress.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of providing personal care in the workplace
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong understanding of various Special Educational Needs and associated support strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents/carers.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting the diverse needs of students.
• Relevant qualifications or training in SEN support (desirable but not essential).

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If you would like to be considered for this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please apply below!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'