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SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching
Posted 4 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Prospero Teaching is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant with a therapeutic approach to support students aged 11-19 years with significant learning difficulties, autism, and complex needs.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a similar setting or be recent graduates with a psychology background, while support workers from a learning difficulties background are also encouraged to apply.
  • The position is located in Duckinfield, with working hours from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and offers a minimum pay rate of £85 per day.
  • Applicants must have at least Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, along with GCSEs in Maths and English, and up-to-date safeguarding training.
  • The role is temporary with the potential for a permanent position, and candidates must hold the right to work in the UK and an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching are looking for a Teaching Assistants with a therapeutic approach to work at a specialist school that supports students aged 11-19 years old with significant learning difficulties, autism and complex needs. The school are looking for someone who has supported in a similar setting or a recent graduate with a background in psychology. Alternatively, Support workers from a learning difficulties background would be welcome to apply.

You will be supporting children aged 11+ years old with a number of additional behavioural needs, often classed as complex. Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and caring individual who can support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups.

Located close to Duckinfield centre, the school is located close to major motorway networks and it easily accessed by public transport.

The position is open to all experienced Teaching Assistants and support workers who have some experience in a similar role. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

  • Location - Duckinfield
  • Position - SEN TA
  • Type of work - Classroom and SEN support
  • Contract or position start date - ASAP
  • Duration / Likely Duration - Full academic Year
  • Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2025
  • Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary - Permanent
  • Full time/part time - Full time
  • Minimum rate of pay - £85 per day
  • Hours - 8:30 am - 3.30pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience in a similar setting
  • LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable
  • GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate
  • Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

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 at least the last two years

OTHER

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.

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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.