MLD Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Essex; Wickford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a passionate MLD Teaching Assistant to support students with moderate learning difficulties in a nurturing environment. The role involves working with students with various needs, utilizing specialized facilities to enhance their learning experience. Ideal candidates will have relevant childcare training and a commitment to helping disadvantaged students thrive.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with learning and physical disabilities.
• Dedication to ensuring students of all abilities receive access to quality education.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist care to students with moderate learning difficulties.
• Support students in classrooms and therapy rooms.

Skills

Resilience

Confidence

Compassion

Education

Relevant childcare training

Job description

MLD Teaching Assistant (Long-term)

Chelmsford

GBP90 - GBP100 per day PAYE

ASAP

The School and Role

This Specialist Primary and Secondary School, part of a Multi-Academy Trust based in Wickford are seeking a passionate MLD Teaching Assistant to provide specialist care to students with moderate learning difficulties. As an MLD Teaching Assistant, you will be working with students with varying mental health needs as well as additional learning needs. You will be working with students in the specialist classrooms, therapy rooms and sensory rooms. This school offers a holistic learning environment to teach students a range of life skills, equipped with a swimming pool, music studio, animal care shelters and art rooms. The provision also provides the students with a nurturing and calming environment for them to thrive in. MLD Teaching Assistants at this school must be prepared to support students not just in the classroom, but outside as well using the facilities to teach academic skills, life skills and social skills. Seeking MLD Teaching Assistants with resilience, confidence and a warm personality who can provide expert guidance to students with Autism, ADHD, PMLD and physical disabilities.

Requirements

The desired MLD Teaching Assistant will have;

• Experience working with students with learning and physical disabilities.
• Relevant childcare training or equivalent qualifications.
• Dedication to ensuring students of all abilities receive access to quality education.
• A passion for supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable students.

What we offer
As an MLD Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are an MLD Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners with mental health needs and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).