SEND Teaching Assistants

2 weeks ago

Engine Common, United Kingdom Five Education Full time

Do you have a background in teaching, care, coaching or support roles?
Have you recently graduated in Psychology, Education or Health and Social Care?
Are you looking to build your experience working in a SEND setting?
If any of these categories apply to you, we may be able to place you in one of our vacancies supporting children with additional needs in mainstream and specialist schools around South Gloucestershire. As a teaching assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves. A compassionate and patient approach is essential, as well as the ability to establish trusting relationships with students to encourage their academic and personal development.

As well as seeking experienced educators, we are also ready to assist compassionate and eager individuals in gaining vital experience. Whilst working for Five Education, you will benefit from training such as Makaton, PMLD Awareness and Team Teach, and have a dedicated consultant who will help you every step of the way: Kate - that's me

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting students both 1:1 and in small groups

• Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCo and other staff members to address the individual needs of students

Essential Criteria:

• Empathetic, patient and have a strong interest in supporting children

• Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30

• Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa

• Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years

• Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

• Recommending a friend bonus scheme

• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday 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 an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Kate on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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