Teaching Assistants - Special Educational Needs (permanent)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 15 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Clare School is seeking Teaching Assistant posts to support pupils with learning, physical, sensory and medical needs in accessing lessons and the curriculum while promoting independence. The role is permanent and part time, term time plus one week, with a daily shift 08:45–15:45 and days to be negotiated.

Requirements include NVQ level 2 in teaching assistant or equivalent and a basic understanding of child development and learning.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in teaching assistant or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Caring and committed to high standards of support for pupils.

Responsabilités

• Assist pupils with their learning activities.
• Support pupils to engage with the curriculum and classroom lessons.
• Help pupils achieve to their highest ability.
• Provide help and support while fostering independence wherever possible.
• Role model a love for learning and enthusiasm for working with children and young people.

Connaissances

Child development understanding

Caring and committed to high standards

Formation

NVQ level 2 in teaching assistant or equivalent

Description du poste

Teaching Assistant posts at The Clare School, where pupils have a wide range of learning, physical, sensory, communication and medical needs. The work centres on helping pupils access lessons and the curriculum while encouraging them to become more independent. The post is permanent and part time, term time plus one week, with a daily shift of 08:45 to 15:45 and days to be negotiated. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the school needs someone to start as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Assist pupils with their learning activities
• Support pupils to engage with the curriculum and classroom lessons
• Help pupils achieve to their highest ability
• Provide help and support while fostering independence wherever possible
• Role model a love for learning and enthusiasm for working with children and young people

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in teaching assistant or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Caring and committed to high standards of support for pupils

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, with barred list check where required
• Declaration under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations
• Pre-employment checks

Other

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Exemplary attendance record
• Positive attitude with a 'can do' approach