Special Needs Teaching Assistant

We are currently looking for teaching assistants to work part time supporting a special needs school in Stroud on a flexible basis. This can either be working 2 or 3 days per week. The school caters to ages from 5 to 16 and will have needs such as severe autism and complex needs. The school fosters a lovely learning environment for both students and staff and many people that work there for Zen currently, have praised their time in the school.
Working hours are 8:30-3:30 between Monday to Friday and term time only.
We are looking for people that have experience in working with special needs, this can come from either a previous school job, or it can be from supporting adults with special needs in perhaps a care role.
Duties include;
- Supporting students on either a 1:1 or group basis.
- Following instructions laid out by the teacher and other members of staff. You will also need to be able to work well in a team dynamic but also able to work well on your own.
- Catering to both the welfare of the students but also ensuring they are engaged and on track with their learning onjectives.
- Follow notes and instructions laid out but students education healthcare plan.

Be flexible to the needs of the school and having a hands on/can do attitude.

To work with children you will need to have an enhanced DBS on the update service as part of your application. Zen offer competitive pay rates and a brilliant platform to manage your work. So if you are looking for some part time work with the opportunity to make a difference, get in touch today.