Teaching Assistant

Positive Futures Recruitment

Posted 11 days ago, valid for 8 days

Darwen, Lancashire BB31BU, England

£16,000 - £19,200 per annum

Full Time

Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Teaching Assistant (SEN) located in Darwen, Lancashire, with a salary ranging from £11.72 to £12.78 per hour, translating to an actual salary between £20,941.30 and £22,835.30, depending on experience.
The role involves supporting young boys aged 10 to 19 with complex needs, including Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism, in a specialist school environment.
Candidates must have experience working with SEN or learning disabilities, as well as a full UK driving license for carpooling students.
Essential qualifications include GCSE Maths and English at Level 2/C or above, with a Level 2 award in Support work in schools being desirable.
The position offers benefits such as full training, health cash back plans, and a pension scheme, with work hours set at 40 hours per week during term time only.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)Location: Darwen, LancashireSalary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,941.30 - £22,835.30 actual salary) depending on experienceHours: 40 hours per week – Term Time OnlyWe are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school, based in Darwen in Lancashire, providing specialist education young boys aged 10 - 19 with complex needs typically related to Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism and other conditions.The role:As a Teaching Assistant you will support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.Experience and Skills required:

Experience working with SEN / Learning Disabilities in an employed or voluntary setting
Full UK driving licence and access to your own absolutely necessary, as you will be required to carpool students to and from school, on a rota basis.
Working towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or an equivalent is desirable
GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD
Be positive and creative in meeting pupils’ needs

Benefits:

Full training and continued support
Life assurance and pension
Health cash back plan
Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme
Perk box

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