Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire
Salary: £11.72 - £13.72 per hour (£20,845 - £24,402 actual salary)
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time Only - Monday to Friday
We are seeking an experienced 1-1 Teaching Assistant who has a Level 3 qualification to join a new independent specialist school based in Wilmslow, for young people aged 5 to 19, who face difficulties as a result of complex communication needs typically associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
The role:
As a Teaching Assistant you will support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.
Experience and Skills required:
- Experience working with SEN / Learning Disabilities in an employed or voluntary setting
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own absolutely necessary, as you will be required to carpool students to and from school, on a rota basis.
- Working towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or an equivalent is desirable
- GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
- Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD
- Be positive and creative in meeting pupils' needs
Benefits:
- Full training and continued support
- Life assurance and pension
- Health cash back plan
- Car lease scheme
- Bike to work scheme
- Perk box
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