SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant required to support primary pupils with EBD in small groups within PRU environment.

Are you looking for a rewarding role in an environment where no 2 days are the same?

Do you have resilience and a calm and collected manner?

Would you like to make a positive contribution to young people from vulnerable backgrounds?

Benefits:

- competitive salary

- opportunities for progression and training

- free on-site parking

- successful and expanding PRU with new site opening in September

Responsibilities:

- act as positive role model and behaviour mentor

- carry out pastoral tasks relating to each young person in your class

- adhere to school policies and procedures

- promote inclusiveness and a safe and secure environment

- support pupils with learning and aim to increase attainment

Requirements:

- have experience of working with primary aged pupils.
- have supported young people from vulnerable and challenging backgrounds.
- know how to deal with difficult situations and remain calm under pressure.
- be able to build rapport and trust with pupils quickly.
- be sympathetic towards differing needs and backgrounds.
- there may be a need to escort pupil from one site to another so drivers are preferable.

You don't need to have been a TA in the past but you may be from a youth work, care, or education background and have transferrable skills. If you have done Team Teach Positive Handling training in the last 2 years that would be beneficial but not essential.

Any candidates applying to get registered will be subject to CV, reference and child safety checks.

Please call Graham Warner as soon as possible in the Manchester office if interested and you would like more information.