Teaching Assistant

• Teaching Personnel are a recruiter for schools in the local area, having been established for over 25 years.
• We are currently looking to recruit three teaching assistants to work within a local 3-19 special needs school, starting in the new academic year in September.
• If you are somebody already employed in education looking to take a step up to a more hands on role, or somebody coming from another relevant sector looking to enter the world of education, this role may be exactly what you’re looking for!

• Working alongside the classroom teacher, to help with their learning plans for the pupils in the class.
• On the job training through the school, helping you better understand the schools aims and culture.
• A real chance to contribute to the ethos of the school.
• Going and providing assistance on school trips to local recreational spots, including beach trips, shopping trips and more!
• Providing 1:1 support to the pupils within the class. All pupils have statements in regard to their behaviour & learning difficulties (You will be working with children with Autism, ADHD & Mental Health Conditions)
• Providing valuable feedback on the students to the class teacher and members of the senior leadership team
• Additional development opportunities through Teaching Personnel always available, including our Team Teach training which is invaluable to furthering your development.

• Level 2 or level 3 childcare qualification, but this isn’t essential.
• Prior experience in the care & support sector – particularly working with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties, or working with individuals with personal care requirements (peg feeding & manual handling)
• A qualification in Psychology, Child Development or Health & Social Care
• An interest in outdoor activities – whether this be being a part of a local football/rugby/netball team or other sport activity
• Someone with a history of voluntary work

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