We are recruiting for a PART TIME Teaching Assistant to join a Special Educational Needs department in a high performing college in Newcastle.
You will work 6 hours per day, 2/3 days per week - other shift patterns are available!
This Teaching Assistant role will suit anyone with other work or family commitments and is term time only.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with post-16 pupils aged 16 to 19. In this role, you will be providing 1:1 support to a Learner with Additional Needs. You will provide in-class support, assisting with tailored educational plans to meet the diverse needs and abilities of each pupil. You will work in a busy, friendly, and supportive department where no two days will be the same!
We are accepting applications from those with education experience, but please apply if you have any of the following experience:
* Challenging SEN Provisions
* Youth/Community/Social services
* Residential Support
* Ex Military/Police/Prison/Security services
* Mental Health Support Services (including CRISIS or Suicide prevention)
* Sports Coaching or any relevant voluntary roles
Candidates with a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification are also encouraged to apply!
Person Specification for our Teaching Assistant Role:
* Experienced in supporting learners in this age group or the desire to do so
* Great rapport builder
* Good level of academic ability
* Calm, kind, and positive - very proactive
* Organised and able to take instruction
* Can participate in, manage, and assist struggling pupils in small intervention groups or 1:1 academic sessions
* A Clear Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or the willingness to complete an immediate application
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and can prosper in a highly effective, fast-paced environment.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the North East. For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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