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Down's Syndrome Support Teaching Assistant, Blackpool
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Client:
Teaching Personnel
Location:
Blackpool, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Education
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
10.05.2025
Expiry Date:
24.06.2025
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Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Down's Syndrome? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team in Blackpool, providing essential support to students with Down's Syndrome.
Position: Down's Syndrome Support Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackpool
Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 support to a student with Down's Syndrome, ensuring their individual needs are met.
* Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored educational plans and activities.
* Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.
* Support students in developing their social, emotional, and academic skills.
* Collaborate with teachers, parents, and specialists to monitor and report on student progress.
* Assist with personal care tasks as needed, ensuring the dignity and comfort of the student.
* Encourage and facilitate participation in classroom activities and school events.
Requirements:
* Experience working with children with Down's Syndrome or other special educational needs.
* A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to supporting children.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to adapt to the individual needs of each student.
* Relevant qualifications or training in special educational needs (preferred but not essential).
What We Offer:
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with Down's Syndrome.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are committed to providing exceptional support to children with Down's Syndrome and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you!
Join us in making a difference, one child at a time!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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