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Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Empowering Learning is seeking Teaching Assistants for a Special School in Leeds to support secondary age pupils with Autism, Learning Difficulties, and Complex Needs.
  • These temp-to-perm roles are set to start ASAP and involve assisting the lead teacher in classroom duties and off-site activities.
  • Candidates should have experience working with children with special needs and possess strong communication skills.
  • The position requires a compassionate individual with the ability to adapt to changing situations and handle challenging behaviours.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have relevant experience in a similar position.

Empowering Learning are working with a Special School in Leeds who are seeking Teaching Assistants to support their Secondary age pupils in their classrooms on a 1:1 basis or within small groups of children with Autism, Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs. These roles are temp to perm and are to start ASAP.

You will be involved in classroom duties and off-site recreational activities.

```Duties```- Assist the lead teacher in implementing educational programs and activities for students.- Provide support to students with special needs, including those with autism.- Assist in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.- Help students with daily tasks, such as personal care and hygiene.- Support students in their academic and social development.- Collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the lead teacher.- Assist with classroom management and behaviour management strategies.

```Skills```- Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs and challenging behaviours.- Knowledge of special education practices and strategies.- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues.- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards working with children.- Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle challenging behaviours.- Knowledge of toddler care and development is a plus.

This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to supporting the educational needs of students. The teaching assistant will work closely with the lead teacher to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs, is essential. Strong communication skills are also important for effectively collaborating with students, parents, and colleagues. The ability to adapt to different situations and handle challenging behaviours is crucial. If you have a passion for educating children and making a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.