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Experienced Teaching Assistant (Full time)

Five Education, Plymouth

Experienced Teaching Assistant (Full time)

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Five Education, Plymouth

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 9 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7c73d499a6f24bce869800d5170962c5

Full Job Description

  • Supporting 1 : 1 in class and around the school.
  • Help the pupils to access the curriculum and tailor the lesson or the activity to their level of ability.
  • Make learning fun, enjoyable and accessible.
  • Be a support to the pupils when they are struggling, and help them to calm down and remain focussed.

    Do you have experience working with vulnerable people or do you have a passion for helping others?
    • Are you resilient and compassionate? Five Education are looking to recruit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in Central Plymouth. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with identified children and young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves. The work is based in a primary school where some of the pupils have a diagnosis of Special Education Needs (SEN) such as Autism or ADHD and / or mental health challenges. There are a number of children who experience Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs and need help to become regulated throughout the school day. The role is located in central Plymouth, a car is not essential to get to the school as the area is covered by public transport. The work is 5 days a week, term time only and the hours are 8 : 30-15 : 30. You would be working 1 : 1 with identified children, and at times you will need to work as a general TA helping the class teacher and supporting other children. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of working with children, young people or adults who display challenging behaviour. You will need to be compassionate, and resilient. You must be able to establish an excellent rapport with the pupils. The school has excellent facilities and the right person will join a welcoming and committed staff team. You would benefit from training opportunities throughout the year to help you upskill. This role is for people who can demonstrate experience of working with children who have SEND, this is reflected in the rate of pay.,
  • 2 years' worth of references, 1 has to be working with children or vulnerable adults (needs to be recent and this could be paid or volunteer work)

    A relevant DBS / Police checks.
  • Able to work between 08.30-15.30, 5 days a week
    • What can Five Education offer you?
  • One of the best supply experiences in the South West- check out our google reviews!
  • Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD / SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
  • Recommend a friend bonus scheme
  • Subsidised initial DBS cost We will refund the full cost of the DBS, (£62.70) after you have been paid for 20 days with us and your DBS has been placed on the update service.
  • Specialist support / mentoring while you are working
    • The pay rate is £13.53 an hour. The day is 7 hours with an unpaid lunch break. Your basic daily rate of pay would be £88.00
  • Excluding holiday pay). You will be paid holiday pay on top of your basic rate of pay.

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