Start Date: September (or sooner)
Salary: £440-£450
Contract Type: Full-time (8.30-3.30)
Location: Salford
New Directions Education is working with fantastic SEND School in Salford that is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 1 for September (or sooner for the right person). The ideal Teaching Assistant will have experience of supporting learners with additional needs such as: autism (ASC), severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Experience and knowledge of de-escalating challenging behaviour is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities of Teaching Assistant Level 1
• Provide learning support for a students on a 1:1 and small groups
• Assist with the implementation of educational healthcare plans (EHCPs)
• Building strong rapport with pupils with a range of additional needs as well as working collaboratively with teaching and support staff throughout the school
• Help learners with personal care needs
Personal Specification of Teaching Assistant Level 1
• Have experience supporting children or adults with SEND (at least 1 year)
• Have a strong understanding of SEND Needs such as: ASC, SLD, PMLD
• Willing to support in the classroom 1:1 and small groups as well as helping with personal care
• Have an ability to use own initiative with an ability to ‘think on your feet’
• Have a strong understanding of behaviour management – through de-escalation techniques
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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