Primary Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A special school in Taunton is seeking confident and experienced Teaching Assistants on a supply basis to support children with SEMH needs. The roles are temporary but may lead to long-term positions. Ideal candidates will have experience with children and strong behaviour management skills.

Benefits

Free specialised training

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support/mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with challenging behaviour.
• Two recent child-based references and relevant DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in the classroom.
• Assisting students with social and emotional development.
• Implementing behaviour management tools.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

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Five Education is supporting a special school in Taunton and we are looking for a Teaching Assistants on a supply basis. All the children who attend this school have an EHCP where their main need is SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs). We require confident and experienced teaching assistants to support the children on a day to day basis. These roles are temporary at the moment but have the potential to become long term if you get along well.


Ideally, we are looking for candidates who are experienced in working with children, and those with challenging behaviour in particular. Sports coaches who are looking to move into the classroom full time are encouraged to apply.

The role will start ASAP until the end of the school calendar year in July. It will then pick up again after the summer in September.



Responsibilities and duties:

Supporting students in the class

Assisting students in their work

Working 1:1 and in small groups

Assisting students with their social and emotional development, including appropriate responses and building relationships

Implementing behaviour management tools in line with the school's policy



Essential Criteria:

A flexible and resourceful approach

Patient and able to relate to the students

You will be able to demonstrate strong behaviour management skills

Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)

Two recent child based references and relevant DBS/ Police checks

Access to bicycle, car or near main bus routes.

Able to work 8.30-3.30, 4-5 days per week term time only



*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.



What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working



If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.



Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.



Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.



We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.



Contact Danielle on 0117 422 6167 / [emailprotected]