Primary Teaching Assistant in Burnham-On-Sea

Five Education is supporting a special school in Burnham-on-Sea and we are looking for Teaching Assistants on a supply basis. All the children who attend this school have an EHCP where their main need is SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs). We require confident and experienced teaching assistants to support the children on a day-to-day basis. These roles are temporary at the moment but have the potential to become long-term if you get along well.

Ideally, we are looking for candidates who are experienced in working with children, particularly those with challenging behaviour. Sports coaches who are looking to move into the classroom full time are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Supporting students in the class
• Assisting students in their work
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting students with their social and emotional development, including appropriate responses and building relationships
• Implementing behaviour management tools in line with the school's policy

Essential Criteria:

• A flexible and resourceful approach
• Patient and able to relate to the students
• You will be able to demonstrate strong behaviour management skills
• Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)
• Relevant DBS/Police checks
• Access to bicycle, car or near main bus routes
• Able to work 8.30-3.30, 4-5 days per week term time only

Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.