Classroom Assistant - Autism

TN United Kingdom; Chorley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning school in Chorley is seeking a passionate Children Learning Disability Teaching Assistant to support students with learning disabilities. This role involves assisting teachers, providing educational support, and ensuring children lead more independent lives. You'll work in a nurturing environment, helping to create positive outcomes for children aged 6-19 with complex needs. The position offers excellent pay, weekly payments, and opportunities for free training. Join a dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of these children.

Benefits

Free online training

Subsidised practical training

Agency worker of the month prize

Entry into Golden Ticket draw

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Desire to create positive outcomes for children with learning disabilities.
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in the day-to-day needs of pupils.
• Pick up and drop off children from the residential service to school.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Support for children with learning disabilities

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

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Do you have an interest in supporting children with learning disabilities to enable them to lead more independent lives? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to make a difference in their lives?

The Care Department is actively seeking a Children Learning Disability Teaching Assistant to work within an award-winning school located in Chorley. The service is a bespoke specialist service for people aged 6-19 with autistic spectrum conditions and complex needs. You will assist students throughout their educational journey.

Overview:

• Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Location: Chorley
• Job Type: Permanent
• Shifts: 8.45am - 3.15pm, Monday to Friday
• Excellent rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
• Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings
• Support from a specialist consultant
• Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
• Agency worker of the month prize: £50
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
• 24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
• Holiday pay - paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot

The role:

What you'll be doing as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

The successful candidate will undertake educational support duties and assist the class teacher in the day-to-day needs of pupils, enabling the teacher to deliver the curriculum and respond to pupils' needs. You will also need to pick up and drop off children from the residential service to and from school.

The candidate:

• A desire to create positive outcomes for children with learning disabilities
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

If you're interested and believe you're suitable for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, click the 'apply' button below.

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