Year 1 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Manchester is seeking a dedicated individual to support a Year 1 pupil with autism. This full-time role requires experience working with children with autism and the completion of safeguarding and DBS training. The position starts ASAP and will run for the academic year, with potential for permanent placement. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on a child's early learning journey.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism is essential.
• Completion of safeguarding training is required.
• Full DBS check must be undertaken.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 pupil with autism.
• Ensure a positive learning experience.
• Foster inclusive participation in the classroom.

Skills

Experience working with children with autism

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training for the role

Job description

Job Overview

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Openshaw, Manchester are looking for a caring and committed individual to support a Year 1 pupil with autism. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s early learning journey.

Responsibilities

Support a Year 1 pupil with autism, ensuring a positive learning experience and fostering inclusive participation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience working with children with autism (essential).
• Appropriate qualifications and training for this role (see FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website).
• Full DBS check, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service verification, and child protection and prevent duty training (must be undertaken or have been completed).
• Commitment to safeguarding and safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search.

Other information

Role is full time, starting ASAP and running for the rest of the academic year at least. This advert is for a temporary position but may become permanent at a later date.

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

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