Teaching Assistant

Leader Recruitment Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Therapeutic Education Service in Stockport is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The role involves mentoring, preparing learning materials, tracking student progress, and engaging with families to provide holistic education. Ideal candidates should have a commitment to SEND and a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a Blue Light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

Comprehensive employee benefits

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a SEND environment.
• Passionate approach to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Experience in classroom and home tuition.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with learners for both classroom support and home tuition.
• Assist in preparing learning materials and track progress.
• Engage with families to support educational needs.

Skills

Mentoring

Support

Behavioral Management

Communication

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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Exciting Opportunity: Teaching Assistant at a Leading Therapeutic Education Service in Stockport, Greater Manchester

Leader Group is thrilled to partner with a renowned Therapeutic Education Service provider to recruit passionate Teaching Assistants. We have an exceptional opportunity available in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor, Support, inspire: Work closely with learners, providing curriculum-based support both in the classroom and through home tuition, outreach, and outdoor activities.
• Prepare and Deliver: Assist in preparing learning materials and contribute to achieving learning objectives, with a strong emphasis on behavioural management.
• Track Progress: Maintain daily reports on learners' progress and address any barriers to learning.
• Engage with Families: Regularly communicate and interact with parents and caregivers to ensure a holistic approach to education.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passion for SEND: Demonstrates a committed and passionate approach to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Experience: A minimum of two years' experience in a SEND environment or similar educational setting.
• Qualifications: A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a Blue Light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including a wellbeing app and various discounts
• Life assurance

About the School

The provision is a co-educational school and provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 5-17. The school caters for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental wellbeing needs.

Additionally, many of our pupils present with significant social and communication difficulties influenced by trauma or complex emotional difficulties. The school prides itself on providing specialised interventions than those provided in a mainstream school.

We welcome school tours as part of the interview process.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references, and online searches to safeguard our young people. This post is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.