Send Teaching Assistant - Frome, United Kingdom - Five Education

Five Education
Five Education
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Frome, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Are you patient and calm?
Do you want to help children make progress with their schooling?
Would you like to learn more about how to support children with Autism?
If the answer is YES to the above, then Five Education needs you

We are looking for committed individuals who are willing to work as Teaching Assistants in a special school in Frome.

This work is available 2 to 5 days a week and the hours are 8:30-15:30. No training is required, as you will learn 'on the job'. The childrenhave a variety of SEND needs, mostly Autism. We can provide some training, but initiative and resilience are key skills needed for this type of work.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will support the pupil during the day with their lessons, and also in their interactions with their peers.

You would be using Autism Teaching Techniques such as "Now and Next". At times this work is one-to-one, workingwith one identified pupil.

However, there may be a need for you to work with a small group of children; for example to help with reading.

If you have worked in a care setting, security, probation or social services, you may have key transferable skills. If you are sporty, crafty, or creative, then we certainly want to hear from you.

Please do get in touch, if this type of work interests you, we are always available for an informal chat.


Responsibilities and duties:

  • Supporting 1:1 in class
  • Help the students to access the curriculum and tailor the lesson activity to their level of ability
  • Build a strong relationship with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their potential
  • Be a support to the students when they are struggling, and help them to calm down and remain focussed

Essential criteria:

  • Previous experience working with individuals with SEN/Autism/Complex Needs/SEMH is desirable
  • Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)
  • At least one recent childbased reference and relevant DBS/ Police checks.
What can Five Education offer you?

  • One of the best supply experiences in Bristol check out our google reviews
  • Free specialised, inperson training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
  • Free DBS (refunded when you work 5 days).
  • Subsidised initial DBS cost (we pay £15, you pay £30).
  • Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working.

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI.

We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does includeholiday pay.

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checksand will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.

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