Part Time Teaching Assistant- SEN in Haltwhistle, Northumberland

Polaris Education is seeking a part-time One-to-one Teaching Assistant for 2 days per week (Tuesday/Friday) at North Lakes Herdley Bank School.

Basic Salary: £21,292.04- 52-week £24,824.80, hourly rate £12.40, pro-rata Actual Salary: £8,295.60

Contract: Term-time only, 15 hours per week, 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Haltwhistle, Northumberland

The Role: North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 7-18. As a One-to-one Teaching Assistant, you will enhance the learning of pupils with a wide range of special educational and learning needs, supporting teaching staff in enabling pupils to gain independence and participate fully in the curriculum.

Duties Will Include:

• Supporting 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
• Assisting with the development of social skills and appropriate behaviour of pupils
• Participating in the development, delivery and monitoring of individual programmes
• Assisting in the support of pupils who can respond with challenging behaviour
• Keeping accurate records as required by the school
• Collaborative planning with teaching staff to ensure effective use of support
• Supporting the delivery of the Key Stage 2 and 3 curriculum map
• Being involved in working groups where appropriate
• Attending weekly staff meetings and relevant INSET/CPD events

All Applicants Must Have:

• Relevant experience in a similar environment or appropriate qualifications
• Academic qualifications to at least GCSE standard, professional qualifications to at least NVQ Level 2, or proven competency in a similar role
• Basic first aid knowledge
• Ability to work on own initiative with high accuracy and maintain clear records
• Good time management skills and flexibility to meet demands
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to operate as a team member
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to undertake relevant training for personal development
• Relevant knowledge of child development and understanding of different learning methods
• Knowledge of ACEs or childhood trauma would be beneficial; training will be available
• Access to a vehicle and full driving licence
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check if successful

Benefits: The role is term-time only, hours of work are 8.30am to 4.00pm Tuesday and Friday, 39 weeks with pupils plus 5.6 weeks holiday. Excellent training available.

North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.