At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in various educational settings.
- Company: Premier Education, dedicated to making a difference in students' lives.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, professional development, and a chance to impact young lives.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and training available.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help students thrive academically and personally.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND/SEMH support and a genuine interest in education.
Premier Education are recruiting experienced and enthusiastic SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants for a range of September opportunities across mainstream schools, specialist SEND provisions and alternative education settings in the Bolton area.
We are looking to hear from candidates with experience supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, communication needs, learning difficulties and more complex SEND.
Roles will vary depending on your experience and the needs of the setting:
- Supporting pupils across a whole class within a specialist SEND provision
- Working with small groups of pupils requiring additional SEND or SEMH support
- Providing 1:1 support for an individual pupil within a mainstream or specialist setting
- Supporting pupils to access learning and engage positively with school
- Helping to create a safe, consistent and supportive learning environment
- Supporting pupils with varying levels of independence, from mild additional needs through to more complex SEND
Requirements:
- Have recent experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs
- Can build positive, consistent relationships with pupils who may find aspects of school challenging
- Have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people to make progress both academically and personally
- Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or are willing to apply for one
We welcome applications from experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEMH support staff, Level 2/3 Teaching Assistants and graduates with relevant experience working with children or young people with additional needs. Experience gained within mainstream schools, SEND schools, alternative provisions, PRUs, residential settings, youth work or other relevant child-focused environments will also be considered.
Why work with Premier Education?
- Opportunities ranging from flexible supply through to long-term and permanent positions
- Support from an experienced, education-focused recruitment team
- Access to training and professional development
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people who benefit from additional support
How to apply:
If you have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs, Amy at Premier Education would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines. An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.
TA Assistant in Bolton employer: Premier Education
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