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Are you an experienced personal assistant or support worker?
Have you completed training that enables you to support individuals with additional needs?
Are you looking to transfer your skills into a rewarding role working with young people?
Prospero Teaching is currently partnering with a specialist SEN school in Burton that is looking to recruit four Support Workers to join their team as SEN Teaching Assistants for the 2024 academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs. The roles are initially offered on a temporary basis, with the potential to transition into permanent positions.
Position Details:
- Location: Burton
- Position: SEN Support Worker / Teaching Assistant
- Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
- Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday
- Start Date: ASAP
- Minimum Pay Rate: 13.50 per hour
About the School:
This dynamic SEN school provides a nurturing and supportive environment for students with a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), which often leads to communication and interaction challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on creating individualised support plans tailored to each student's unique needs, offering a broad range of specialist resources and programs aimed at helping students thrive both academically and personally.
Situated in a well-connected area of Burton, the school is easily accessible by public transport and offers a welcoming atmosphere for staff who are passionate about transforming young lives. If you're someone with a positive attitude, hands-on experience, and a dedication to helping vulnerable individuals, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with individuals with SEN in any capacity
- Experience within the Care or Residential Sector
- Moving and handling training and experience using a hoist (desirable)
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
- Accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
- Support from our in-house Training and Development Team
To Be Eligible for This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must:
- Hold the Right to Work in the UK
- Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional references covering the last two years
