Specialist Support Assistant

Vida Education; Carleton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A Leading Educational Agency in the UK is looking for a Specialist Support Assistant to help children with special needs. The role involves providing personal care and assisting with educational activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles and must hold a UK Enhanced DBS. A teaching assistant qualification is desirable but not essential. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £26,403 to £28,142 per year.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Free CPD accredited training courses

Qualifications

• Essential experience in personal care and support.
• Desirable qualifications related to teaching assistance.
• Must have an Enhanced DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care needs of children in the school.
• Assist teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with children and staff.

Skills

Prior experience in a similar role

Personal care training

Experience in educational settings

Relationship building

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

UK Enhanced DBS

Job description

Overview

Position: Specialist Support Assistant

Hours: 8:30 - 3:30 (32.5 hrs/week) termtime 1.6 weeks

Type: Initially Temporary - Permanent for the right candidate

Pay: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00

Start date: ASAP

School

Supports children from ages 2-19 with MLD, SLD, and PMLD as well as other complex needs and SEND. Ofsted rated 900DEGOOD90. Located in the Blackpool area easily accessible through public transport.

Responsibilities

• The professional personal care team is responsible for supporting children who have personal care needs throughout the school.
• Supporting teaching & learning in the classroom to help children access the curriculum.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff within the school.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a similar role is essential.
• Training related to personal care, such as hoist training, PEG feeding, first aid amongst other are very desirable.
• Experience supporting teaching & learning within an educational setting is essential. A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Have a UK Enhanced DBS in the update service.
• You will be required to complete a full vetting procedure prior to attending the school.

Benefits

• We are an experienced team and specialise in placing qualified teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria.
• We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.
• AWR compliant.
• Experienced and dedicated consultants who take great pride in providing you a quality service.
• Free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.

Vida Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance Accredited agency, all post holders are subject to checks in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education". These checks include but are not limited to; an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications check, references, UK Right to Work Status. Further information will be provided on application.

Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business in providing temporary or permanent job seeking services. INDTA