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Location: Secondary School
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Unit
Manchester
Hulme M15
Prospero are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist unit supporting students with additional learning needs and social, emotional and mental health issues.
You need to hold experience of working with young people; this post will focus on encouraging children to engage with the basics of the curriculum and dealing with behavioural challenges.
You will be able to demonstrate skills in relating to children who have barriers to learning, including additional learning needs.
You will be able to communicate and deal with pupils in a calm but firm manner in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, both in school, ensuring that every student is making progress in line with their ability.
You will ideally have a wealth of experience of working with pupils who can demonstrate challenging behaviours. The position is open to all experienced candidates and those who have a strong background in mentoring children and young adults. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location: Hulme M15
Position: Youth Worker/TA
Type of work: Classroom support
Contract or position start date: ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration: Full academic Year
Contract type: Temporary – Permanent
Full time/part time: Full time
Minimum rate of pay: GBP 85 per day
Hours: Mon-Fri (term time only)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
1. Previous experience in a similar setting / SEMH / PRU
2. LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent and above is preferable
3. GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
1. Hold Right to Work in the UK
2. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
3. Provide two professional child-related references that cover at least the last two years
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