Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Opportunities for after-school hours

IT Technician on-site

DBS enhanced disclosure

Job summary

Acorns Primary School in Preston seeks a committed teaching assistant for the complex needs class. The role involves 6 hours daily over four days, term-time only, with one longer day per week. Personal care and safeguarding are integral to the role, with training provided as required.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, organised and collaborative. The successful candidate will support education and care for children with generic learning difficulties, contributing to a supportive learning

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Childcare/Health & Social Care is essential.
• Experience caring for children with special educational needs is preferred.
• Experience in a SEN environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join the complex needs class and provide both education and care.
• Support pupils with general learning difficulties and personal care needs.
• Work as part of a team with teaching and support staff, adhering to safeguarding rules.
• Demonstrate excellent time keeping and flexibility in changing circumstances.
• Maintain confidentiality and effective communication with parents and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

NVQ L2 in Childcare/Health & Social Care

Job description

Acorns Primary School in Preston seeks a committed teaching assistant for the complex needs class. The role involves 6 hours daily over four days, term-time only, with one longer day per week. Personal care and safeguarding are integral to the role, with training provided as required.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, organised and collaborative. The successful candidate will support education and care for children with generic learning difficulties, contributing to a supportive learning