SEND TA

Sheffield, Yorkshire
Prospero Teaching

ABOUT THE SCHOOL Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or support worker who can support children in an SEN school in Sheffield. The school is for children aged 11-16 years with a wide range of learning difficulties needs from Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) to Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). In addition to learning needs some pupils have sensory needs including visual impairments, hearing impairments and multi-sensory impairments; some pupils also have complex medical needs. The school would like a dedicated and caring individual who can support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. Personal care may be involved. Located within Sheffield, the school is a short walk away from public transport. The position is open to all experienced Teaching Assistants and support workers who have some experience in a similar role. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location Sheffield, North Yorkshire Position SEN TA Type of work Classroom and SEN support Contract or position start date ASAP Duration / Likely Duration Full academic Year Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary – Permanent Full time/part time Full time Minimum rate of pay £77per day Hours 8:30am 3.30pm : Mon Fri (term time only) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in a similar setting LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years OTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team This is About the school and should differentiate this school and the role from any other.