Five Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a special school in Shepton Mallet. The role is to support identified pupils with Special Education Needs (SEN) and/ or mental health challenges. This work will be supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups. Previous experience in supporting individuals with SEND such as Autism and an ability to manage challenging behaviour is desirable. The right person for this role will be kind, compassionate, patient and resilient. The role will involve: - Assisting pupils throughout the day, helping them to remain focussed and on task. - Guide the pupils when they are struggling, and help them to become regulated and calm. The pay rate is £12.81* an hour. The day is 7 hours including an unpaid 30 min lunch break. Your daily rate of pay would be £83.29 but with a potential to earn more based on level of experience/qualifications. Essential Criteria: · Have an interest in supporting children/ young people · Right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa) · Relevant references and DBS/Police checks · Able to work 8.30-3.30, 3-5 days per week, term time only What can Five Education offer you? - Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more - Free DBS (refunded when you work five days) - Recommending a friend bonus scheme - Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at . We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you. Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. Contact Danielle on /
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Five Education
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN, England
£12.81 per hour
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- Five Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a special school in Shepton Mallet, focused on supporting pupils with Special Education Needs (SEN) and mental health challenges.
- The role involves working with pupils 1:1 or in small groups, and previous experience with SEND, particularly Autism, is desirable.
- Candidates should possess qualities such as kindness, compassion, patience, and resilience, and be able to assist pupils in staying focused and regulated throughout the day.
- The pay rate is £12.81 per hour, with a daily rate of £83.29 for a 7-hour workday, and potential for increased pay based on experience and qualifications.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be available to work 3-5 days a week during term time, with relevant references and DBS checks required.
