Teaching Assistant SEN

Location

Wigan, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

Job description

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or support worker who can support children in a SEN school in Wigan.

You will be supporting children aged 3-16 years with complex needs and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and caring individual who can support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups.

Located within the town centre, the school is located close to major motorway networks and it easily accessed by 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 - Wigan
• Position - SEN TA
• Type of work - Classroom and SEN support
• Contract or position start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - Full academic Year
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2024
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary - Permanent
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - £85 per day
• Hours - 8:30 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

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.

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

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Salary

£85 - £100 per day