Teaching Assistant in Southport

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Southport Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £90 - £110 per day  Do you have experience supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition / ASC and additional learning needs? Are you a bubbly, adaptable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping young people develop their independence? Do you have strong Maths and English skills and the ability to support students with individualised learning programmes? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND college based in Southport, supporting approximately 40 to 50 young people aged 16 to 25 with Autism / ASC and a range of additional needs. The college provides a supportive and engaging environment with bespoke timetables, practical life skills activities and an on-site café where students can develop their confidence, independence and employability skills. The college is looking to take on an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant on a full-time, temporary-to-permanent basis, working 35 hours per week across Monday to Friday. The successful Teaching Assistant will support students with individual learning plans, Maths and English, social development and practical activities such as shopping, meal preparation and community visits, with the flexibility to work across their two sites when required. The successful Teaching Assistant will have: Good Maths and English skills, with relevant qualifications desirable Experience supporting children or young people with Autism Spectrum Condition / ASC and additional learning needs Transferable skills from education, care, support work or other relevant settings A good understanding of safeguarding, promoting independence and supporting individual learning needs A full UK driving licence desirable to travel between the college's two sites A bubbly, patient and adaptable personality with excellent communication skills and a positive 'can-do' attitude In return for the above you can expect to receive: A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel Market leading rates of pay TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: (url removed) CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.  Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment