Train to be a Teaching Assistant on our Early Career Teaching Assistant Programme!
We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to begin working and training as an Children's SEND Teaching Assistant who will support our school in Potsmouth by helping children and young people with a variety of needs; Complex Needs (Hearing impairments, Autism, Speech and language delay) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs).
This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who want to move into a career in teaching. You will benefit from in-depth support and training from the school, and develop your knowledge of the national curriculum.
About the role:
- Gain a Special Educational Needs, Teaching Assistant Qualification!
- Have access to over 200+ Modules (Phonics, SEND, Classroom practice etc, Supporting additional needs, Understanding Autism, Understanding attachment, Complex Needs)
- Develop your understanding of Education and how to support children
- Tailor your programme around your interests - Complex Needs, SEMH, Mainstream, Speech and Language, Autism etc. Develop key skills in these areas!
- Develop academic knowledge whilst gaining valuable experience within our schools
- Develop First-Hand experience in the classroom
- Be paid between £80- £95 per day
- Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky's the limit...
About you:
- Be passionate about supporting the development of children and young adults
- Be personable, kind and empathetic
- Be versatile, willing to learn and develop your skills
- Be confident, and have a strong sense of behaviour management
- Have some experience with children, or be passionate about doing so
- Driver - preferable but not essential
The Training Programme
Our Early Career Teaching Assistant Programme consists of on the job training in a school alongside a bespoke CPD programme, developed by ex-senior leaders and our CPD Partners, Creative Education. You'll learn:
- How to be a great Teaching Assistant
- Supporting Autism, Strategies to de-escalate behaviour, Makaton, all necessary SEND skills
- How to maximise your impact on learning
- Special Needs Awareness
- Enhanced Safeguarding
As part of your enrollment on the Early Years Teaching Assistant Programme, you'll have free access to over 300 courses to help you develop your skills in specialised areas.
How to apply
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.
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