Special Needs Teaching Assistant Position
Prospero Teaching is currently working with a specialist Sensory Support Unit in Levenshulme. They are recruiting for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support primary students who are deaf. In the sensory support unit, you will be working with deaf children supported by the unit.
Ideally, you have experience working with children in the Early Years and children with additional needs. You will be required to have a basic level of sign language for this role. Each afternoon, you will work with two pupils who are deaf and attend the school nursery.
You will need an understanding of the early years curriculum and be able to work off plans prepared by the teacher to support the two students on your own each afternoon. The role will start as soon as possible and, if successful, will be for the rest of the current academic year.
Job Details:
* Location: Levenshulme
* Position: BSL Teaching Assistant
* Type of work: SEN TA
* Start date: ASAP
* Likely Duration: Ongoing
* Contract type: Temporary
* Full time
* Minimum rate of pay: GBP 97 per day
* Hours: 8:30am - 4pm Monday to Friday
Experience, Training and Qualifications:
1. Degree educated with a good classification in English
2. High grade in English & Maths at GCSE level
3. A level in English Literature or Language
4. Basic level of British Sign Language
5. Previous experience working with young people (which we can reference) is desirable but not essential
6. Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (essential, however training can be provided)
7. Up to date prevent awareness training issued in the last 3 years (essential, however training can be provided)
To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:
* Hold Right to Work in the UK
* Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be willing to process a new application
* Provide professional references to cover the last 2 years
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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