Job Description

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or support worker who can support children in an SEN school in York.

The school is for children aged 11-16 years with a wide range of learning difficulties needs from Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) to Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). In addition to learning needs some pupils have sensory needs including visual impairments, hearing impairments and multi-sensory impairments; some pupils also have complex medical needs.

The school would like a dedicated and caring individual who can support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. Personal care may be involved. Located within York, the school is a short walk away from public transport.

The position is open to all experienced Teaching Assistants and support workers who have some experience in a similar role. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location York, North Yorkshire

Position SEN TA

Type of work Classroom and SEN support

Contract or position start date ASAP

Duration / Likely Duration Full academic Year

Contract type - Temporary - Permanent

Full time/part time Full time

Minimum rate of pay £80per day

Hours 8:30am 3.30pm : Mon Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in a similar setting

LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable

GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate

Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK

Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application

Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

In-house Training and Development Team

This is About the school and should differentiate this school and the role from any other