Primary Teaching Assistant

2 days ago

Tiverton, United Kingdom Five Education Full time

Would you like to work within a supportive primary school as a teaching assistant?
- Would you like the opportunity to make a difference to the achievement of SEND children?
- Could you motivate pupils who struggle to concentrate in the classroom?
Five Education requires a general Teaching Assistant to work in a mainstream primary school near Tiverton. This school has a strong caring and supportive ethos. They need dedicated people to join their staff team, to work with their pupils in a supportive role.
The Teaching Assistant role requires someone who is patient but also adaptable, hard-working and determined. Previous experience working in schools is desirable.
The TA will work 1:1 with children who have SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) needs. Therefore, if your career background is in care or support work then we can discuss your transferable skills.
The person chosen will be able to work the school hours (8:30-15:30) 5 days a week. They will establish rapport quickly with children and be willing to learn about SEND teaching techniques.
If you can show the resilience to keep trying with children who find school challenging, then we want to hear from you. Please get in touch for an informal chat.
Main duties:
*Be a positive role model to the pupil, helping them to make progress in their social development.
*Help the pupil to remain 'on-task' with the learning activity.
*Provide support to the pupil during the lesson, ensuring the tasks are differentiated to meet the pupil's learning ability and SEND needs.
*Re-affirm the school's expectations of behaviour and effort.
*Assist the teacher in the accurate recording of progress made in literacy, numeracy and ICT.
*Work closely with the teaching staff to ensure all lesson objectives and personal goals are achieved.
Essential criteria:

- You will have the following qualities; patience, flexibility and dedication.
- Experience working in a school or care setting, with children or adults who have additional needs.
- Previous experience (or a willingness to learn) in providing support to children with SEND/Autism/Complex Needs/SEMH.
- Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa).
- At least one recent child-based reference and relevant DBS/ Police checks.
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.
*Free DBS (refunded when you work 5 days).
*Subsidised initial DBS cost (we pay £15, you pay £30).
*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. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee 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.
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.

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