Prospero Teaching is currently working with a specialist Sensory Support Unit in Levenshulme. They are recruiting for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support primary students who are deaf.
In the sensory support unit, you will be working with deaf children supported by the unit. Ideally you have experience of working with children in the Early Years and children with additional needs. You will be required to have a basic level of sign language for this role.
Each afternoon you will be required to work with two pupils who are deaf and attend the school nursery.
You will need an understanding of the early years curriculum and be able to work off plans prepared by the teacher to support the two students on your own each afternoon.
The role will start in as soon as possible and if successful, will be for the rest of the current academic year..
Location : Levenshulme
Position - BSL Teaching Assistant
Type of work - SEN TA
Start date - ASAP
Likely Duration - on going
Contract type - Temporary
Full time
Minimum rate of pay - GBP 97 per day
Hours - 8:30am - 4pm Monday to Friday
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Degree educated with a good classification, in English
High grade in English & Maths at GCSE level
A level in English Literature or Language
- Basic level of British Sign Language
Previous experience working with young people (which we can reference) desirable but not essential
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (essential, however training can be provided)
Up to date prevent awareness training issued in the last 3 years (essential, however, 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 DBS registered on the update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide professional references to cover the last 2 years
If 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 with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.
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Prospero Teaching
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 21 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England
£100 - £122 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Prospero Teaching is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant for a Sensory Support Unit in Levenshulme to support primary students who are deaf.
- The role requires a basic level of British Sign Language and experience working with children in the Early Years, although previous experience is desirable but not essential.
- The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of GBP 97 per day, starting as soon as possible for the remainder of the academic year.
- Candidates must have a degree, high grades in English and Maths at GCSE, and up-to-date safeguarding and prevent awareness training.
- To be eligible for the role, applicants must hold the right to work in the UK and provide professional references covering the last two years.
