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SEN Teaching Assistant

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or support worker who can support children in an SEN school in Newport, South Wales.

The school is for children aged 3-11 years with a wide range of learning difficulties needs from Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) to Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). In addition to learning needs some pupils have sensory needs including visual impairments, hearing impairments and multi-sensory impairments; some pupils also have complex medical needs.

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and caring individual who can support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. Personal care may be involved. The school is a short walk away from public transport.

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 - Newport, South Wales
Position - SEN TA
Type of work - Classroom and SEN support
Position start date - ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration - Full academic Year
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2023
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary - Permanent
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - £80 per day
Hours - 8:20 am - 3.30pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in a similar setting
LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable
GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last yearTO 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 yearsOTHER

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.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team