SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching

Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 22 days

Rochdale, Lancashire OL12 0BJ

£90 per day

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Teaching Assistant with a therapeutic approach for a specialist school in Rochdale, supporting students aged 5-19 with significant trauma-informed behavior.
Candidates should have experience in a similar setting or be recent psychology graduates, and support workers from a mental health background are also encouraged to apply.
The position involves working with children with complex behavioral needs, either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, and is a full-time role from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
The salary for this role is a minimum of £90 per day, and the contract is temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent depending on performance.
Applicants must have previous experience, hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, and possess up-to-date safeguarding training.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching are looking for a Teaching Assistant with a therapeutic approach to work at a specialist school in Rochdale that supports students aged 5-19 years old with significant trauma informed behaviour. The school are looking for some one who has supported in a similar setting or a recent graduate with a background in psychology. Alternatively, Support workers from a mental health background would be welcome to apply.

You will be supporting children aged 5+ 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 Oldham, 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 - Rochdale (OL12)
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 - £90 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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