Teaching Assistant

Core Education are working with a vibrant Send school based in Northumberland.  They are looking to recruit 3 experienced, passionate Teaching Assistants with knowledge of special educational needs to

work with their students who have Autism, Asperger’s or high functioning autism, Attention and concentration difficulties, Attachment Disorders and Anxiety related difficulties and those with barriers to learning.  This is a very rewarding role to really help to make a difference to childrens learning and development.  

Role: Teaching Assistant 

Location: Northumberland

Rate: £95 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday (38 hours per week)

Start date: ASAP

Temporary - with permanent opportunities for the right candidates

Teaching Assistant: Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Supporting the pupils in 1:1, in groups or in classroom situations, lunch and break times, and unstructured/social times
• Accompanying pupils on organised school visits as appropriate
• In conjunction with the SENDCo, to assist with the development of social skills and appropriate behaviour of pupils.
• Participate in the development, delivery and monitoring of individual programmes.
• To assist in the support of pupils who can respond with behaviour which challenges
• To assist with resolving issues which cause anxiety or emotional response in our pupils
• To keep accurate records as required by the school
• To be involved in collaborative planning with teaching staff to ensure the effective use of support
• Support the delivery of the Key Stage 2 and 3 school’s curriculum map
• To support the delivery of KS4 programmes of study
• To be involved in working groups where appropriate
• To work as part of a flexible and supportive team to further the ethos of the school
• To attend weekly staff meetings and relevant INSET/CPD events

Teaching Assistant Requirements / Experience and Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in a similar environment with send or have teaching assistant/appropriate qualifications
• Have worked with children or adults within an educational establishment previously
• Candidates should hold appropriate academic qualifications to at least GCSE standard, professional qualifications to at least NVQ level 2, or be able to demonstrate competency through proven experience in a similar role.
• Basic first aid knowledge
• Teaching Assistant experience and able to support vulnerable pupils
• Teaching Assistant qualification or experience working in a school or college supporting students 
• Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat records
• Have good time management skills and be able to use time flexibly to meet the demands of the post
• Have good inter-personal skills, be able to operate as a member of a busy team
• Have good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts (pupils, parents, colleagues etc)
• Be willing to undertake relevant training to enhance personal development and to use the knowledge to benefit the school
• Relevant knowledge of child development and an understanding of the different ways children learn to read will be an advantage
• Knowledge of ACES or how childhood trauma can affect children and adults in later life would be beneficial. However, training will be available to the successful candidate
• Due to location – all applicants must have access to a vehicle, and hold a full driving licence
• You must have a child DBS on the update service or be willing to have one processed 

Benefits for a Teaching Assistant working for Core Education

• Excellent rates of pay
• A dedicated Education Recruitment Consultant
• Interview techniques tips and other training provided by your consultant
• The chance to work at some of the best schools in your area
• Opportunities to progress your career
• Opportunities to permanent work

If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant - then click apply today!