SEND Teaching Assistant

Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Cover People are currently recruiting for a KS2 SEN Teaching Assistant for a role in a Primary School in Oldham to start as soon as possible.

The Role

A Primary School in Oldham is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to provide to support a child with Autism on a 1-2-1 basis within the classroom. The successful candidate will be able to build a strong relationship with the child in order to pre-empt and prevent him from having a breakdown.

The school would like an experienced SEN TA with a proven track record of being able to equip Autistic children with the tools to cope with mainstream school and help them prepare for Secondary school.  Good behaviour management skills and patients will be key to the role as well as the ability to adapt to the child’s learning and social needs. Experience of working with ASD is essential.

The candidate must have:

A minimum of 6 weeks experience working with children
Experience and knowledge of supporting children with SEN
Excellent behaviour management skills
Excellent communication skills
DBS on update register
References for last 2 years work history
Up to date CV
The School

The introduction of a new head has seen money being invested in support for key areas of the school providing teachers the opportunity to facilitate the learning of children of all abilities.  The SLT have a clear and focused vision for where the school is going and requires dedication commitment and sacrifice from every member of staff.

The Benefits

Excellent pay rates
Full-time ongoing role
On-going support from both the school and your Consultant
Possibility of a permanent position
CPD training
All candidates are subject to standard safeguarding and employment checks including a face to face interview and DBS checks.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy.

For further information, please contact Sophie at Cover People on either or (phone number removed)