Experienced Teaching Assistant

**Team Educate are looking for experienced Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs and behavioural difficulties in an Alternative Provision/Special School setting.**

Do you have a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification linked to classroom support? Are you an experienced or Higher Level teaching Assistant looking for a more varied role working role? Do you want to have a substantial, real-life impact on the lives of young people with complex needs and difficult backgrounds? _If you answered yes to any of these questions, we would love to hear from you_

Here at Team Educate, we're currently in search of exceptional and experienced Teaching Assistants for our partner school, that provides alternative provision education for pupils outside of mainstream education. Pupils at the school may be referred for a range of reasons, varying from behavioural and learning needs to anxiety and trauma related backgrounds.

The role of Teaching Assistant is tailor-made for individuals who possess a strong desire and heartfelt dedication to nurturing the potential of all learners within the classroom. Experience working as a Teaching Assistant previously is vital for this role
- ideally, you will have experience supporting pupils from complex backgrounds, with varying needs and abilities, including SEND and behavioural difficulties.

The school is known for its fantastic support for new starters, with guidance from educators with a wealth of knowledge within their field. Their pupils are at the heart of what they do, and in return for your dedication, they offer a comprehensive training programme to ensure the best start in your new role with them.

**The role of a Teaching Assistant**:
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an integral role in providing tailored support to pupils, ensuring they receive the finest education and the tools needed for personal growth. Collaborating closely with class teachers, you'll contribute to fostering a supportive teaching environment, allowing each pupil to thrive in their lessons. Your experience will mean that you can work closely with children with mínimal supervision and will have the ability to take the lead in ensuring academic and behavioural development.

**Successful Teaching Assistants will benefit from**:

- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- On hand help from our team of in-house teaching professionals and experienced school staff.
- Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.
- Direct classroom experience and the opportunity to put your skills to good use, leading to demonstrable impact for the students you work with.
- Opportunities to pursue work in different educational settings.

**Successful Teaching Assistants should have**:

- A proactive attitude coupled with a genuine passion for working with children.
- Previous experience of working with/supporting the varying needs of young learners.
- Previous experience of supporting pupils with complex behavioural needs.

We'll be keen to hear from experienced Teaching Assistants who display the above attributes and a genuine desire to support the students in their care. We'd love to have a conversation with you and offer you more details about the positions we can offer and how we can support you in your career and your professional journey within education.

Submit your CV and we'll be sure to get in contact with you
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If you have a friend who may be interested in joining us? We offer £75 for every Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant referral and £150 for every Supply Teacher referral (terms and conditions apply).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Graduate

**Salary**: £90.00-£100.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Do you have an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service?
- Do you have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent?

Work Location: In person