Are you based in the Patchway area and looking to work with children with special education needs? Five education is seeking out Teaching Assistants to work in a primary school in the Patchway area. This school is looking to fill two part-time positions:one covering the mornings (8:30-12:15) and one covering the afternoons (1:00 -3:30). There is the opportunity to combine these roles into one full-time role (8:30-3:30, mon-fri). These roles are offering an hourly rate of between £12.20-12.90 including holidaypay.
Responsibilities and duties:
Working with the teacher to help the pupil access the curriculum, including supporting with differentiation.
Supporting the student's social and emotional development.
Helping the student learn self-regulation techniques, though a lot of guidance and support will be required.
Keeping the student engaged with their work.
Developing a relationship with the students and their caregivers.
Working with other TAs and support staff.
Working with challenging behaviour.
Essential Criteria:
At least 6 months experience as a teaching assistant or 12 months of similar experience.
Experience teaching or supporting children or vulnerable adults with SEN.
A flexible and resourceful approach.
Strong communication and empathy skills.
You will be able to demonstrate positive reinforcement.
Strong behaviour management skills.
Experience of THRIVE or Team Teach would be an advantage but not essential.
Available 5 days per week, Mon - Fri, within the hours specified in the description.
Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa).
Two recent child-based references and relevant DBS/Police checks.
Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checksand will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face to face interview.
Five Education do not believe in using umbrella bodies, we use PAYE and how this isn’t comparable with umbrella body pay and that there is no admin fee as with Umbrella bodies and Five Education pay employers national insurance on top of the salary. Pleasenote pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
What can Five Education offer you?
One of the best supply experiences in Bristol - check out our google reviews
Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
Recommend a friend bonus scheme
Subsidised initial DBS cost (we pay £15, you pay £30, refunded after working 5 days)
Guaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not
Specialist support/mentoring while you are working
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employers' NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does includeholiday pay.
Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks,TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.