SEN Teaching Assistants

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated and resilient Teaching Assistants to support students in Primary & Secondary SEMH schools in Devon and Cornwall. This full-time role involves working with students across various Key Stages, providing essential support to those with Educational Health and Care Plans. Ideal candidates will have backgrounds in youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring, along with relevant qualifications in Psychology, Health and Social Care, or Sociology. The position offers the potential for contract extension or permanent placement based on performance, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring children.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support students in Primary & Secondary SEMH schools.
• Assist students with Educational Health and Care Plans.

Skills

Youth Work

Sports Coaching

Support Work

Mentoring

Education

Psychology

Health and Social Care

Sociology

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is looking for motivated and resilient Teaching Assistants to support students in Primary & Secondary SEMH schools in DEVON AND CORNWALL.

The schools cater to students in Keys Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 with an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) identifying SEMH.

The role is open to all experienced staff, as well as those with backgrounds in youth work, sports coaching, support work, or mentoring children and young adults. It is also suitable for individuals with qualifications in Psychology, Health and Social Care, or Sociology.

Depending on performance, the school may consider extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location – Various SW England
• Position – SEN TA
• Type of work – Supply
• Start date – ASAP
• Duration – Until the end of the academic year
• End date – July 2024
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full-time/Part-time – Full-time
• Pay rate – Minimum GBP 12 per hour
• Hours – 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (may vary slightly)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS or willingness to obtain one
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced child barred list DBS registered with the online update service or willingness to process a new application
• Two professional child-related references covering the last 2 years