Special Needs Teaching Assistant — Flexible, Casual Hours

Ganton School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganton School is seeking casual staff to support pupils aged 3 to 19 with learning, social and personal care needs. The role is term-time only and offered as a casual assignment to cover needs across different departments.

Successful candidates will have experience with children or a strong interest in working in a special needs setting, and they will work as part of a supportive team to enable pupils to access the curriculum and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Ability to support pupils learning consistently whilst recognising and responding to individual needs.
• Work constructively as part of a team within classroom roles.

Responsibilities

• Attends to the pupils’ personal needs, and implements related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• Prepares classroom as directed for lessons and clears afterwards and assists with the display of pupils’ work.
• Encourages pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Supports the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.

Skills

Child care experience

Teamwork

Observational skills

Job description

Ganton School is seeking casual staff to support pupils aged 3 to 19 with learning, social and personal care needs. The role is term-time only and offered as a casual assignment to cover needs across different departments.

Successful candidates will have experience with children or a strong interest in working in a special needs setting, and they will work as part of a supportive team to enable pupils to access the curriculum and daily routines.