Specialist Support Assistant. Job in Cumbria Education & Training Jobs

Vida Education; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education provider in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Level 2B SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. The role includes working in a specialist provision and may involve personal care. Candidates should have a Level 2 TA qualification or equivalent experience. Excellent rates of pay are offered, along with free accredited training courses.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Free CPD accredited training courses

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children with SEND.
• Full-time availability required.
• Ability to assist with personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of needs.
• Provide assistance in a specialist SEND provision.

Skills

Experience with children with SEND

Nurturing presence

Reliability

Education

Level 2 teaching assistant qualifications

Job description

Overview

Position: Level 2B SEN Teaching Assistant

Hours: 8:45–3:45 (half hour lunch) term time only 32.5 hours per week.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Type: Temporary contract (with possibility of going permanent for the right candidate)

Pay: (Apply online only) / day depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Vida Education are looking for an experienced or newly qualified level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this position you will be working within a specialist SEND provision supporting children from 4-19 years who present with a wide range of SEND from, moderate learning difficulties (MLD) and severe learning difficulties (SLD) to Profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). The school is located in the Barrow-in-Furness area (LA14).

Responsibilities

You will be joining a supportive and progressive team who have high expectations for the children under their care. The role involves working within a specialist SEND provision and providing support to students with a range of needs.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children with SEND, such as SLD as well as complex and physical needs.
• Bring a nurturing, enthusiastic, and reliable presence to the classroom
• Full-time
• Some personal care will be required for the role, but a dedicated personal care team will also be there to assist.
• Level 2 teaching assistant qualifications or equivalent experience

You will need to

• Have UK Right to Work Status.
• Hold a TA qualification or have relevant work experience.
• Complete a registration with Vida Education which includes holding a current Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service, or be prepared to apply for a new ENHANCED DBS with ourselves (cost applied).

Benefits of working with Vida Education

• 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.