Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire

Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,845 - £22,835.30 actual salary)

Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time Only - Monday to Friday

We are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a new independent specialist school based in Wilmslow, for young people aged 5 to 19, who face difficulties as a result of complex communication needs typically associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

The role:

As a Teaching Assistant you will support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.

Experience and Skills required:

• Experience working with SEN / Learning Disabilities in an employed or voluntary setting
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own absolutely necessary, as you will be required to carpool students to and from school, on a rota basis.
• Working towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or an equivalent is desirable
• GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD
• Be positive and creative in meeting pupils’ needs

Benefits:

• Full training and continued support
• Life assurance and pension
• Health cash back plan
• Car lease scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Perk box