Specialist Support Worker
REF: SENPLOY/134545
Education ⫽ SEN Teacher Jobs
City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester
£95 - £122 per day
Contract, Full time
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:45pm
Desirable Skills
SEN, Special Needs, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, 1 to 1, Autism, PMLD, SLD, Severe Learning Needs, Psychology Graduate, Psychology Student, Educational Psychology, Health and Social care, Health and Social care graduate, graduate, Nursing student
Job description
Secondary School
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Unit
Manchester
Wythenshawe M22
Prospero are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist unit supporting students with additional learning needs and social, emotional and mental health issues.
You need to hold experience of working with young people this post will focus on encouraging children to engage with the basics of the curriculum, and dealing with behavioural challenges.
You will be able to demonstrate skills in relating to children who have barriers to learning, including additional learning needs.
You will be able to communicate and deal with pupils in a calm but firm manner in small groups or on a one to one basis, both in school, ensuring that every student is making progress in line with their ability.
You will ideally have a wealth of experience of working with pupils who can demonstrate challenging behaviours.
The position is open to all experienced and those who have a strong background in mentoring children and young adults. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location Northenden (M22)
Position Youth Worker/ TA
Type of work Classroom support
Contract or position start date ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration Full academic Year
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary - Permanent
Full time/part time Full time
Minimum rate of pay GBP85 per day
Hours Mon Fri (term time only)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in a similar setting / SEMH/ PRU
LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable
GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate
TO 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 years
OTHER
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.
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