Teaching Assistant

3 Days Old

An excellent, well-resourced special school in Yeovil is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant. You may have worked as a support worker, in-class support worker or a Learning Support Advisor (LSA) previously. You may have a related qualification or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience. You would be able to support children with the range of special educational needs including learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sensory, speech and language impairments and behavioural difficulties.

The school has great feedback from parents and supply staff. The staff team are supportive and welcoming. The school is easily accessible by public transport. The school needs people who can commit to 5 days a week. If you are experienced and able to work full time this can be reflected in your rate of pay. You will need to be confident in adapting the lesson activity according to pupil's individual needs. You will be confident in creating and maintaining a stimulating learning environment in which pupils can achieve and thrive.

Responsibilities and duties: · Supporting 1:1 in class and in outdoor activities · Help pupils to remain focused and regulated · Build strong relationships with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their full potential

Essential Criteria: · Be empathetic, kind and patient · Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa) · Two recent references, covering the last 2 years · Relevant DBS/Police checks, or willing to obtain

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. · Subsidised initial DBS cost (refunded after working 20 days) · Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

The pay rate is £13.45* an hour. The day is 7 hours with an unpaid 30 min lunch break. Your daily rate of pay would be £98.00* but with a potential to earn more based on level of experience. *Including holiday pay

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 employers NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. 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 a face-to-face 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 Phoebe on 0117 422 6167.

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