School Support Worker

Description:

Are you looking for a new rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to the lives and outcomes of young people in your community whilst gaining valuable skills in a competitive job market?

Teaching Personnel are seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a pioneering secondary school in Weston-Super-Mare, . The school aims to develop the whole child through a varied curriculum that offers a range of academic and vocational subjects, as well as a comprehensive PSHE curriculum. This school is a staple of the community and a favourite amongst our educators.

Main Duties:

Work 1:1 with students, providing academic and social support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning plans for SEN students
Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Facilitate small group interventions
The ideal Teaching Assistant would have:

Experience working with children or young people
Knowledge of SEN strategies and support techniques
Experience working with students with physical disabilities
GCSEs in English and Maths
An empathetic, calm and patient manner
Why become a Teaching Assistant with Teaching Personnel?

Flexible working hours
The opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives and outcomes of young people
Gaining transferable skills in mentoring, leadership and interpersonal skills
Free training to support your development
Competitive pay rates
Being part of an inclusive and inspiring school team
Supportive and friendly consultants to support you
Here are some important details about the position:

Location: BS22
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Start Date: Immediate or in September
Contract: Permanent contracts available after an initial trial period
Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, please get in touch as we would love to hear from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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