Teaching Assistant - Autism

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Lostock Hall is seeking a dedicated Children Learning Disability Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4-11 with learning disabilities. The role involves assisting with educational duties and ensuring a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will be empathetic and resilient, with a desire to make a difference in children's lives. The position offers excellent pay rates and various training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Weekly pay

Free online training

Subsidised practical training

Agency worker of the month prize

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Desire to create positive outcomes for children with learning disabilities.
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with daily needs of pupils.
• Implement the curriculum and respond to pupils' needs.
• Pick up and drop off the child from residential service.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Caring Nature

Job description

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Do you have an interest in supporting Children with learning disabilities to enable them to lead a more independent life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to make a difference in these children's lives?

The Care Department is actively seeking a Children Learning Disability Teaching Assistant to work within an award-winning school located in Lostock Hall. The service is a bespoke specialist service for children aged 4-11 with autistic spectrum conditions and associated complex needs. You will assist students throughout their educational journey.

Overview:

• Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Location: Lostock Hall, Preston
• Job Type: Permanent
• Shifts: 8.30am - 4pm, Monday to Friday
• Excellent pay rates, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
• Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings
• Support from a specialist consultant
• Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
• Agency worker of the month prize: £50
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
• 24-hour registration — register from the comfort of your own home
• Holiday pay: paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot

The role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will undertake educational support duties and assist the class teacher with the daily needs of pupils, enabling the implementation of the curriculum and responding to pupils' needs. You will also need to pick up and drop off the child from the residential service to and from school.

The candidate:

• A desire to create positive outcomes for children with learning disabilities
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

If you're interested and believe you're suitable for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, click the 'apply' button below.

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