Job Description
One of our partner Secondary schools in Altrincham are looking for an experienced teaching assistant to join its SEND Team ASAP until July. This is a support role working with SEMH students so experience of supporting pupils behaviour is essential.
Key Responsibilities of Teaching Assistant
• Provide learning support for students on a 1:1 basis
• Assist with the development of individual education and behavioural plans setting challenging expectations for pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Establish trusting relationships with pupils with interactions according to individual needs and personalities.
• Work closely with SENCo and Class Teacher to ensure learning is tailored to needs of pupils
Personal Specification of Teaching Assistant
• Have experience supporting Secondary aged students on a 1:1 basis
• Have a strong understanding of SEMH needs
• Willing to support in the classroom as well deliver targeted interventions with students at times
• Have an ability to use own initiative with an ability to ‘think on your feet’
• Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Manchester branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.