Teaching Assistant
Location: Shirebrook, Mansfield (NG20)
Pay: £95 - £105 Per Day
Role Type: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30, Long Term - Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Benefits: Supportive School & SLT | Consistent/Permanent Opportunities | Competitive Rates of Pay
Long Term Futures are currently working with an excellent Special Educational Needs School. The school support students from the ages of 2-19 and is a specialist provision, supporting students with complex needs - including learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorder and other special educational needs (SEN).
This role will be for the rest of the academic year, with the potential to be extended.
Main Duties will include:
- Working 1:1 with students with complex needs, including learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorders and other special educational needs (SEND).
- Helping to engage SEN pupils and encouraging interaction.
- Supporting children with reading, writing and their work.
- Supporting the class teacher with delivery of lessons.
- Supporting with moving, handling and hoisting where appropriate.
To be successful in the role you will:
- Have previous experience in an educational setting.
- Have a good understanding of supporting students with SEN.
- Have experience supporting students in moving, handling and hoisting.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be able to quickly build relationships with students and staff.
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
- Enjoy stable, full-time work with the possibility of permanent placement, eliminating day-to-day supply teaching.
- Receive support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
- Skip formal interviews and instead participate in trial days to ensure the right fit.
- Benefit from free CPD training, including courses on Understanding Autism and Behaviour Management to enhance your skills in supporting students.
If this is a career path that interests you, please submit your CV. Successful candidates will be contacted by Millie to arrange further discussion.
If this role isn't quite right for you, we have a variety of other education-based positions available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss other opportunities that may suit your skills and experience.