• 1-1 Teaching Assistant
• Full time (permanent)
• Christchurch
• Start date - January 2025 or as soon as possible

The School and Role

An Alternative Provision school based in Christchurch are currently seeking 1-1 Teaching Assistants to start in January 2025. The school caters for primary and secondary pupils aged 6 - 16 years with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, ASD, and various other needs including trauma, school phobia Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). All learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1-1 support to a student with SEMH and ASD needs, both in the classroom and outside of the classroom
• Develop and implement personalised learning plans, adapting instruction to meet the student's unique needs
• Assist the teacher in delivering lessons, including preparing materials and resources
• Support the student's social, emotional, and behavioral development through positive behavioral interventions and strategies
• Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, and other professionals involved in the student's care
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and observations
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and other professional development opportunities

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will have;

- Experience of working with primary and/or secondary school aged children

- Experience of working with pupils with SEND/SEMH

- A passion for the progress of pupils

- An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

· Social and networking events.

· Pension contributions.

· CPD to help with your professional development.

· Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 02380 017888 or 07713 669328.

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