Teaching Assistant - Leyland, United Kingdom - Positive Futures Recruitment Limited

Positive Futures Recruitment Limited

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Leyland, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Location:
Leyland, nr Preston, Lancashire

Salary:
£10.04-£11.60 p/hr (£17, £20,726.88 actual annual salary)

Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time Only

We are seeking a
Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school, based in Leyland in Lancashire, providing specialist education for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).

The role:

As a Teaching Assistant you will support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.

Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.

Experience and Skills required:

Experience working with SEN / Learning Disabilities in an employed or voluntary setting
Full UK driving licence is essential
Working towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or an equivalent is desirable
GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD
Be positive and creative in meeting pupils' needs

Benefits: