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 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 t
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Prospero Teaching
Posted 24 days ago, valid for 7 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England
£18,000 - £21,600 per annum
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, particularly those who are deaf.
- Candidates should ideally have experience working with Early Years children and possess a basic level of British Sign Language.
- The role requires working with two deaf pupils each afternoon and an understanding of the early years curriculum.
- The position offers a minimum pay rate of GBP 97 per day and is a full-time temporary role starting as soon as possible.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and ideally possess a degree, with previous experience being desirable but not essential.
