Do you have experience working with children or vulnerable adults?
Do you volunteer with a local youth or community group, and would like to work with children?
Five Education currently have several vacancies supporting children with additional needs, in mainstream and specialist schools, in and around Taunton. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves.
Responsibilities and duties
Supporting 1:1 in class
Help the pupil/pupils move from one activity to the next
Help the pupils to access the curriculum and possibly tailor the lesson of the activity to the pupil's level of ability
Make learning fun and enjoyable
Be a support to the pupil when they are struggling, and help them to calm down
Build a strong relationship with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupil/pupils are achieving their potential
Essential Criteria:
At least 3 months experience of working with children or vulnerable adults
2 years worth of references, 1 has to be working with children or vulnerable adults (needs to be recent and this could be paid or volunteer work)
A relevant DBS/Police checks.*
Able to work between 08.30-15.30 and a minimum of 2 days a week
*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DB...