Details:
- Salary: £95 - 110 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Sutton Coldfield
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
Job Title: Post-16 Teaching Assistant
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95-£110 per day
Are you an experienced Post-16 Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities?
Do you have experience supporting learners with ASD, PMLD, SLD or complex learning and behavioural needs?
Are you patient, adaptable and committed to helping young people develop their independence and life skills?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND College based in Sutton Coldfield, supporting post-16 learners with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties / PMLD, Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD and complex behavioural needs. The college focuses on providing individualised education, developing essential life skills and promoting independence to help young people achieve their full potential.
The college is looking to take on a dedicated Post-16 Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis, working Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. The successful Post-16 Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 and small group support, assist with individual learning plans and EHCP targets, manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies, and support learners with personal care, communication, community activities and independent living skills.
The successful Post-16 Teaching Assistant will have:
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting young people with SEND
Experience working with post-16 learners with ASD, PMLD, SLD, complex learning difficulties or challenging behaviour
Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans / EHCPs and individualised learning support
Confidence supporting personal care, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour management
An understanding of safeguarding procedures and the importance of promoting learner independence
A patient, resilient and adaptable approach with excellent communication skills
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this Post-16 Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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