Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team in Slough. This rewarding role involves working closely with children with special educational needs, providing essential support both inside and outside the classroom. With a focus on empathy and proactive engagement, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive learning environment. This position offers the potential for permanent employment, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners. If you have relevant experience and a commitment to education, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Free training for child protection and prevent duty

Support for enhanced DBS checks

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN or personal experience with family members.
• Understanding of Autism and its implications in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASC, PMLD, and complex needs in a SEND school.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to enhance student learning.
• Manage classroom resources and assist with medical needs.

Skills

Empathy

Understanding of Autism

Experience with SEN

Classroom Management

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or childcare

Job description

Are you looking for a challenging, rewarding new role in September?

Do you have a passion for working in education?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Here at Teaching Personnel, we are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to work at one of our SEND schools in Slough.

This role involves working with children and young people with ASC, PMLD and complex needs. They are seeking a Teaching Assistant who can take an empathetic and proactive approach, and support learning across the school.

The successful applicant must have some experience working with children with SEN (or have a family member with SEN) and must have an understanding of Autism.

School/Nursery experience preferred – SEN experience ideally too.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Working 1 to 1 or with small groups

- Supporting the children inside and outside the classroom

- Supervising break and lunch times

- Being a role model

- Supporting with any medical needs

- Preparing the classroom and resources

- Collaboratively working with the Class Teacher

- Reporting any observations on progress, well-being and behaviours

- Supporting to de-escalate challenging behaviours

- Attending regular training and meetings when required

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30pm.

Pay:

£90 - £100 per day.

Potential to go permanent if wanted.

If you are interested in this role, are experienced and can work full time, please get in touch now!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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