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A special school in Huyton is looking for a Teaching Assistant. At this school, students are encouraged to take ownership of their personal development and behavior, build positive relationships, and become valued members of society. The school provides a structured, safe, and caring environment where students can make meaningful progress.
The school we are recruiting for are growing! They're expanding to another site in Liverpool, which will allow them to offer 130 more places for children with profound & multiple learning needs, ASD & moderate learning needs over the next 12 to 18 months. It's an exciting time to join the school with many opportunities for development.
The main responsibilities for a Teaching Assistant are to:
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Support students with their socio-emotional engagement with learning and promote independence in a safe environment.
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Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for each student.
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Promote the inclusion of all students, so that all have equal opportunities to feel included and to contribute to school life.
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Create a supportive and relaxed working environment that makes students feel happy and secure.
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Implement the positive behaviour approaches set out by the school, including Restorative Practice and Zones of Regulation.
Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of ASD and Moderate Learning Difficulties in the classroom, as well as the theory underlying nurture provision. The successful candidate will receive support, guidance and excellent future career prospects.
Teaching Assistant Details
Full Time, Term Time
Teaching Assistant Rate: 84 - 96 per day
Teaching Assistant Working hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Temp to Permanent
Teaching Assistants make the education of their students their first concern, and are key to the students achieving the highest possible outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a professional Teaching Assistants with honesty and integrity being the centre of everything you do. With strong commitment to safeguarding students, you will be child-centred with high aspirations for those you support.
