Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is seeking Learning Support Assistants to support a Special Needs school in Sheffield.

The site has good transport links and offers free parking to staff.

The school caters for secondary aged children with complex learning and/or physical needs. The students will need support in engaging with their personalised lesson plans. You will need to be able to foster strong relationships with the students and have a passion for supporting those with special needs.

The ideal candidate:

• A recent graduate/aspiring Teacher who wants work experience within Special Educational Needs
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEN on a voluntary or paid basis OR/ experience of supporting those with complex needs in a care setting
• Strong teamwork ethic
• Driven, energetic and keen to pursue a career in education and special needs

The role will consist of:

• Providing tailored support and working with children with SEN and complex needs
• Personal care is involved
• Creating a safe environment that allows children and other students have fun, learn and succeed
• Academic support

Position Details:

• LOCATION – Sheffield
• POSITION – Teaching Assistant
• CONTRACT TYPE – Temporary – Permanent
• MINIMUM DAILY RATE – £85
• HOURS – Full time Monday – Friday 8.30am -3.30pm
• START DATE – ASAP

To be considered for this role, you will have to register with Prospero Teaching and complete a Child & Adult DBS which is on the update service, unless you already have one.

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