Relief Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)

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, one of the UK's largest special schools for pupils aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning disabilities, is recruiting casual relief Teaching Assistants. Working under a teacher's guidance, the role supports pupils academically and personally, including 1-1 and group work, reading, messy play and personal care. Availability is flexible and covers regular, ad hoc and cover shifts, with a minimum of two weeks' availability required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• 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

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English, or a good level of numeracy and literacy

Experience

• Experience of, or interest in, working with children or young people with SEN or SEND needs

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to relate to children and young people and build positive relationships
• Patience, understanding and a willingness to learn
• Drive to help pupils thrive

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Safer recruitment checks in line with KCSiE, including appropriate references

Other

• Availability for a minimum of two weeks
• Willingness to attend appropriate training

What’s offered

• Flexible casual contract, with all availability considered
• High quality personalised training
• Supportive team
• Pay monthly on the 15th on receipt of timesheet