Job description
Secondary School
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Unit
Manchester
Blackley M9
Prospero are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist unit supporting a student who is a Non-School attender due to 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 ideally have a wealth of experience of working with pupils who can demonstrate challenging behaviours.
The position is open to all experienced 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 Blackley M9
Position Youth Worker/ TA
Type of work Classroom support
Contract or position start date 2/9/24
Duration / Likely Duration Full academic Year
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary – Permanent
Full time/part time Full time
Minimum rate of pay GBP90 per day
Hours Mon Fri (term time only)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in a similar setting / SEMH/ PRU
LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable
GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years
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