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Hazel Tree Education Recruitment; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension contributions

AWR compliance training

CPD courses

Job summary

Hazel Tree Education Recruitment is supporting an alternative provision near Birkenhead by recruiting three enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for full-time roles, 8:30-16:00, starting in September. The positions may become permanent and involve working with learners who previously struggled in mainstream education.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting children or young people in education-related settings, with SEND/SEMH experience, a resilient and proactive approach, and the right to

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children professionally in education, youth work, coaching or residential settings.
• Experience of supporting young people with SEND/SEMH.
• Resilient, proactive with a can-do attitude.
• Experience in an alternative provision (AP) or PRU previously.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in day-to-day classroom activities.
• Assist with behavioural and social-emotional support as part of the learning process.
• Contribute to a positive and safe learning environment and safeguarding practices.

Skills

Supporting children

SEND/SEMH experience

DBS and safeguarding

Job description

Teaching Assistant for children with SEMH needs required

Hazel Tree Education are currently supporting an alternative provision near Birkenhead that caters for learners who have struggled with mainstream education previously.

The school requires 3 enthusiastic, experienced and capable Teaching Assistants for full time positions, 8:30-4:00 starting in September.

This role will have the opportunity to go Permanent.

The school is a provision to help pupils struggling with education, to progress and achieve. The alternative provision side is able to baseline and assess pupils, and provide respite for schools on an adhoc and daily basis.

What we’re looking for:

Experience of Supporting Children professionally- in Education, Youth work, Coaching, Residential

Experience of supporting young people with SEND/SEMH

A resilient, pro-active nature with a positive, can-do attitude.

Experience working in an AP or PRU previously.

Successful candidates must have:

An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

At least two professional references, including the most recent or current employer

The right to work in the UK

A good standard of literacy and numeracy, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Hazel Tree Education can offer you:

Competitive rates of pay (all pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay; rates are dependent on experience and teacher pay scale where applicable)

A generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period)

Full compliance with Agency Workers’ Regulations (AWR), ensuring fair pay and working conditions

Over 70 free CPD courses

Hazel Tree Education, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be expected to uphold professional standards and adhere to safeguarding policies in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

As part of our safer recruitment and due diligence processes, successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and may be subject to online searches in accordance with our safeguarding obligations.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.