Special Education Teaching Assistant Level 2 — Empower Learners

Edu Directory; Crossgates; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Edu Directory is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Special) to join Ysgol Penmaes. This 32.5-hour-per-week post is term-time only, with pay at Grade 5 Points 7–9 (£27,274–£28,153 per annum pro rata) and an hourly equivalent of £14.13–£14.59.

The successful candidate will support pupils with complex Additional Learning Needs, maintain routines, use total communication and TEACCH approaches, and help pupils develop communication and social skills, while ensuring safety and welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people with complex Additional Learning Needs (ALN) is desirable.
• The ideal candidate will be highly effective enabling adults, with a positive approach to challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals or groups during tasks, reinforce objectives, and keep pupils engaged.
• Implement consistent routines and structure for pupils.
• Engage pupils in Attention Autism sessions and use a total communication approach.
• Adopt TEACCH to support independent learning and help develop communication skills.
• Assist with personal, social and emotional development and report any concerning behaviours.
• Monitor safety and welfare of pupils and manage care tasks as required.
• Support pupils during short trips off-site and follow training for safe handling.

Job description

Edu Directory is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Special) to join Ysgol Penmaes. This 32.5-hour-per-week post is term-time only, with pay at Grade 5 Points 7–9 (£27,274–£28,153 per annum pro rata) and an hourly equivalent of £14.13–£14.59.

The successful candidate will support pupils with complex Additional Learning Needs, maintain routines, use total communication and TEACCH approaches, and help pupils develop communication and social skills, while ensuring safety and welfare.