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Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Specialist SchoolLocation: Wakefield, West YorkshireSalary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour, depending on skills and experience (£19,370 to £21,122.66 actual salary)
Hours: 37hours per week - Term Time only - Monday - Friday
We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school based in Wakefield for syoung people aged 11 to 19, with complex care needs including behaviours that challenge and learning disabilities, often in association with autism spectrum conditions.
The role:
The purpose of the Teaching Assistant is to support the children with their learning and care whilst in school and other settings. As well as developing and delivering personalised learning, you will work with colleagues to support pupils with their daily routines, transitions and positive behaviour management. A tailored approach to the individual child ensures that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. The Teaching Assistant will need to support the Class Teacher with the day to day running of the class.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career whilst you help shape and develop our provision to achieve this.
Experience /Qualifications:
- GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Level 2 or C grade or equivalent is essential.
- Level 2 - 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or working towards / happy to work towards).
- Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- Knowledge and experience of pupils with SEMH, ASD.
- Due to the rural location of the school, candidates are strongly advised to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Benefits:
- Life assurance
- Free lunches
- Free onsite parking
- Perkbox - offering high street discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Car lease scheme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Bike to work scheme
- Family Swim
- Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
