Relief Teaching Assistant – Flexible Shifts & Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual contract

High quality personalised training

Supportive team

Pay monthly on receipt of timesheet

Job summary

Greenacre School is seeking casual relief Teaching Assistants to support a wide range of learners aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning needs. You will work under a teacher, assisting with reading, group activities, and personal care, including 1-1 support and preparation for lessons.

Flexible availability is required to cover regular, ad hoc and cover shifts. A DBS check is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English, or a good level of numeracy and literacy.
• Experience of, or interest in, working with children or young people with SEN or SEND needs.
• Ability to relate to children and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support children in class with reading, visual learning and messy play.
• Give 1-1 and group support to pupils who need extra help.
• Provide personal care to pupils.
• Complete pupil record plans.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons.
• Provide regular and ad hoc support across the school.
• Cover for full-time staff.

Skills

Relationship building

Patience

Motivation to help pupils

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Greenacre School is seeking casual relief Teaching Assistants to support a wide range of learners aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning needs. You will work under a teacher, assisting with reading, group activities, and personal care, including 1-1 support and preparation for lessons.

Flexible availability is required to cover regular, ad hoc and cover shifts. A DBS check is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.