Casual Teaching Assistant — Special Education Support

The Shaw Education Trust; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy House School is a special school in Derbyshire, part of The Shaw Education Trust. We are seeking a Casual Teaching Assistant to join the Ivy House team on a casual basis to support pupils with a range of needs.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 or demonstrated knowledge and experience, with willingness to assist with personal care, first aid, and welfare tasks. Prior experience with SEND and supporting learning in school settings is desired.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or demonstration of knowledge and skill or experience.
• Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid training, medical support and welfare matters.
• Good understanding of areas of learning for students with SEND e.g.; Literacy, Numeracy, Science, SEN & Early Years.
• Experience of supporting children's learning in a school or similar setting.
• Have the motivation to work with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• You will work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher.
• Providing specific support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom.
• Work may be undertaken in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Skills

Classroom support

Motivation to work with children

SEND understanding

First aid knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Ivy House School is a special school in Derbyshire, part of The Shaw Education Trust. We are seeking a Casual Teaching Assistant to join the Ivy House team on a casual basis to support pupils with a range of needs.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 or demonstrated knowledge and experience, with willingness to assist with personal care, first aid, and welfare tasks. Prior experience with SEND and supporting learning in school settings is desired.