About the role
This ‘Good’ SEND school, based in Ashington, supports children and young people aged 2-19 and is looking to appoint a passionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 on a full-time basis.
Working in this EYFS, Primary, Secondary and Post-16 SEND school as part of an established team, the desired PMLD Teaching Assistant will be working on a small class sized basis with pupils with SEND including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
This full time PMLD Teaching Assistant role is long term from September ongoing with the possibility of a permanent vacancy for the right person.
You will assist the class teacher with supporting teaching and learning, leading small group and 1:1 interventions as well as assisting pupils with their individual needs including personal care. You will be responsible for behaviour management as well as supporting the progress of pupils, liaising with staff and parents and participating in weekly CPD sessions.
Hours for the role are Monday - Friday 8:30-3:30pm.
The desired PMLD Teaching Assistant will have;
1. Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children
2. Experience of working with pupils with SEND
3. A passion for the progress of SEND EYFS, primary, secondary and post-16 school pupils
4. An ability to work as part of a team
5. An ability to deal with fast paced situations.
What we offer
As a PMLD Teaching Assistant part of our team, you benefit from:
6. Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
7. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
8. Social and networking events.
9. Pension contributions.
10. CPD to help with your professional development.
11. 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 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.