We are recruiting for a PART TIME Teaching Assistant to join a Special Educational Needs department in a high performing college in Newcastle
You will work 6 Hours per day 2/3 days per week - other shift patterns are available !
This Teaching assistant role will suit anyone with other work or family commitments and its term time only .
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with post-16 pupils aged 16 to 19. In this role you will be providing 1:1 support to a Learner with Additional Needs. As a Teaching assistant, you will be providing in-class support, assisting with tailored educational plans to meet the diverse needs and abilities of each pupil. You will work in a busy, friendly and supportive department where no 2 days will be the same ! This is a great place to be a Teaching Assistant !!
We are accepting applications from those with Education experience but please apply if you have any of the following experience -
Challenging SEN Provisions, Youth/ Community/ Social services, Residential Support, Ex Military/ Police/ Prison/ security services or Mental Health Support Services (including CRISIS or Suicide prevention), Sports Coaching or any relevant voluntary roles.
Candidates with a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification are also encouraged to apply !
Person Specification for our Teaching Assistant Role :
* Experienced in supporting learners in this age group or the desire to
* Great rapport builder
* Good level of academic ability
* Calm kind and positive - very proactive
* Organised and able to take instruction
* Can participate in, manage, and assist struggling pupils in small intervention groups or 1:1 academic session
* A Clear Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or the willingness to complete an immediate application
* Check-able work history
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and whom can prosper in a highly effective, fast-paced environment.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the North East. For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
Also - we are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants ! If you know of anyone who may be suitable – get them to apply !