Outreach Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bournemouth is looking for an Outreach Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH, ADHD, and Autism. This role involves delivering tailored learning activities both on-site and off-site, enhancing children's educational experiences. Candidates should have a passion for working with SEN students and a proactive attitude. The position offers both temporary and permanent contracts with competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, ideally within the SEN sector.
• Experience with challenging behaviour is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and adapting resources for curriculum access.
• Delivering activities in classroom settings without a teacher.
• Conducting risk assessments during off-site activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Proactivity

Positive Attitude

Education

Level 3 Qualifications

Degree

Job description

Outreach Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is seeking enthusiastic Outreach Teaching Assistants to join a fantastic ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated SEMH School located in Bournemouth, Dorset. The school supports pupils with SEMH, ADHD, and Autism.

This role offers a great opportunity to help enrich and develop children's lives while improving attendance and attitudes towards learning.

As an Outreach Teaching Assistant, you will be involved in undertaking learning activities both on-site and off-site with pupils of varying abilities, including:

1. Preparing and adapting resources to ensure differentiation and access to the curriculum.
2. Delivering activities in classroom settings, sometimes without a class teacher present, with support from a teaching assistant.
3. Identifying and risk-assessing suitable off-site venues for learning activities.
4. Monitoring and conducting dynamic risk assessments during off-site activities, taking necessary actions to address any risks based on student engagement and external factors.

Contract Details:

• Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
• Position: Outreach Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: 1:1 Intervention
• Contract type: Temporary or Permanent
• Minimum rate of pay: £ per day

Experience, Training, and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in education is required, ideally within the SEN sector, although this is not essential if you have the right attitude and desire.
• Experience working with challenging behaviour is advantageous.
• A passion for working with children with SEMH.
• Proactive in the classroom and willing to participate in class activities.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and positive attitude towards working with SEN students.
• Level 3 Qualifications, ELSA Qualifications, or Degree.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving License and Business Car Insurance (essential for off-site activities).
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or willingness to process a new application.
• Two professional child-related references.