Special Needs TA (PMLD)

Prospero Teaching

  • Chester
  • £95 per day
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job descriptionPMLD TA – Chester:Prospero Teaching are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support children with SEN at a school near Chester. This is a full-time position to start in September. You will be required to support children with PMLD on a 1-1 basis and administer personal care.
This role is initially temporary, however successful candidates will be brought on permanently by the school.Although experience working with special needs in a school setting is preferred, any personal or professional experience supporting complex needs is what matters in this role to care and nurture for the individuals.The ideal candidate will need to be resilient, as due to the complex needs of the young people they can exhibit very challenging behaviour.
Some of the young people are non-verbal, and there is a wide spectrum of needs catered for.Although the role can have its challenges, the school is lovely, the staff are supportive and it can be incredibly rewarding.You must be comfortable with personal care and be happy to get stuck in!Position Details:
  • Location: Chester
  • Position: PMLD Teaching Assistant
  • Hours: 0840 – 1540
  • Type of Work: Temporary
  • Full time/Part time: Full time only
  • Minimum Rate of Pay: £95 per day, depending on experience
  • Start date: 1st September
  • End date: Ongoing
Experience, Training & Qualifications:
  • Personal or professional experience supporting complex needs
  • Up to date Safeguarding certificate within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
  • Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years
OTHERIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
  • Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • In-house Training and Development Team
Contract/Position Details:Job Reference:VR/1005392Location:England, ChesterContract/Position Details:About ProsperoProud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies To Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

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