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Have you ever considered the profound impact you could have as a Teaching Assistant in a Special Needs school? Contrary to popular belief, specific Teaching Assistant qualifications are not essential! We focus on your motivations and behaviours, valuing your innate qualities over taught skills. Guided by an Educational professional, you'll receive comprehensive support tailored to meet the expectations of a Teaching Assistant.

Join our dynamic team at an exciting specialist school where student well-being takes precedence over academic achievement. Catering to primary and secondary students with autism and social and emotional needs, our supportive environment empowers you to make a real difference. Working alongside a class teacher in small groups of around 8 students, you'll play a vital role in nurturing their growth and development.

While support will be provided every step of the way, resilience and proactive thinking are essential traits. Our students may challenge boundaries and occasionally respond emotionally or physically. This role demands patience and dedication, but the rewards of supporting your community's most vulnerable children are immeasurable.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Successful candidates have included Support Workers, Carers, Youth Leaders, Sports Coaches, and Graduates. Regardless of your past experience, if you possess a genuine passion for helping others, you could thrive in our supportive environment.

Details:

Full-time position, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Immediate start available, with additional roles starting after Easter.
Comprehensive training provided, with the opportunity for a permanent contract upon successful completion.
Weekly pay at a rate of £11.85 per hour.
Convenient location accessible by public transport, with onsite parking facilities.

Reach out to us today to take the first step towards making a positive impact in students' lives. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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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