Job Description
Complex Needs TA - Gorton:
Are you a kind and compassionate teaching assistant with experience supporting complex needs? We are currently recruiting for teaching assistants to join a large SEN high school in the Gorton area. The school supports pupils aged 11-19 with PMLD. Alternatively, Support workers or support workers who can support these students.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL .
You will be supporting children aged 11+ years old with a number of additional needs, often classed as complex. In addition to their learning difficulties, students in this base have multiple medical needs too including epilepsy, breathing difficulties and tube feeding etc. Students have difficulty communicating and are non-verbal, therefore alternative communication is used. The learning development is at sensory stage and personal care is required. Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and caring individual who can support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups.
The position is open to all experienced Teaching Assistants and support workers who have some experience in a similar role. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
- Location - Gorton
- Position - SEN TA
- Type of work - Classroom and SEN support
- Contract or position start date - ASAP
- Duration / Likely Duration - Long Term
- Contract or position end date (if applicable) - Ongoing
- Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary - Permanent
- Full time/part time - Full time
- Minimum rate of pay - 100 per day
- Hours - 9:30 am - 2.30pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)
Experience, Training & Qualifications:
- Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
- Team Teach training is highly desired
- Previous experience supporting complex needs in a residential or school setting
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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