Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Entry Level

Lancashire County Council; Parbold; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a role at West Lancashire Community High School to support students with special needs in a specialised environment. You will assist with resources, aid classroom organisation, and help monitor progress while supporting the teacher with tasks and planning.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, capable of working in a team, and able to engage with students and stakeholders. DBS disclosure will be carried out as part of safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed with a 'can do' attitude.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Capable of working effectively with students, parents and other school stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve.
• Willing to promote school values of respect, achieve, success and friendship.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teacher, mainly with physical needs of students and resource preparation.
• Assist in monitoring student progress and supporting social, emotional and personal needs.
• Assist in prep of resources, basic record keeping and classroom organisation.

Skills

Team player

Can-do attitude

Motivate students

Education

Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking a role at West Lancashire Community High School to support students with special needs in a specialised environment. You will assist with resources, aid classroom organisation, and help monitor progress while supporting the teacher with tasks and planning.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, capable of working in a team, and able to engage with students and stakeholders. DBS disclosure will be carried out as part of safeguarding procedures.