Support Assistant

_**Are you engaging, inspiring and have great interpersonal skills? Are you wanting to make a difference in a child’s life?**_

The school we are working with prides itself on offering a community and welcoming ethos. We hope to find exciting and committed individuals to join the very skilled workforce. You will be a part of a caring and friendly team. All staff has opportunities for professional development and everyone’s contributions are valued.

**The Role**
- Have a person-centred approach to your work and provide high quality support and guidance
- To keep children/young people safe during their time at school through safeguarding and good practice
- Participate in activities that encourage social engagement and personal growth.
- Developing an understanding of the needs of the students you will be working with.
- **Our schools offer extensive fully funded training opportunities, such as**:

- Teaching or TA qualifications
- Industry training in Crisis Intervention, Epilepsy, Safeguarding, First Aid & Administering Medication
- Registered Behaviour Technician qualification
- Completion of the UK ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) Education Competence Framework, and more
**Other benefits working within our schools**:

- Open door policy with senior leadership teams
- Hands-on Headteacher and senior staff
- Dedicated to staff progression and development
- Creative, tailored curriculum
- Car parking on site
- Free hot lunch
- Extensive holiday allowance
- Incentives and joining bonuses
**Benefits of working for Masterclass Education**:

- Supportive consultant team with years of experience working as Teaching Assistants and Teachers
- Professional support and advise throughout your career
- Personable consultants committed to match you up with the right school and role
- Competitive weekly pay
- Part time and flexible working hours available
- Free training available prior to your start day
- Flexible start date

**Anyone looking to kickstart their career in education**

We are currently recruiting for long term, short term and ad hoc positions for February and beyond, so there's a role for every level of experience

**Availability**:

- Monday - Friday (Full and Part Time)
- Must be available between 8.30am and 3.30pm
- Term Time only

**Must have**:

- A caring, patient nature
- Friendly and nurturing qualities
- Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
- A DBS on the Updates Service, or be willing to obtain one

Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:

- **Weekly pay (PAYE)**
- **A fantastic holiday scheme**
- **Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support**
- **MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments. (CPD recognised)**
- **Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.**

Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short and long term contracts. Masterclass are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £75.00-£85.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person