Part Time and Full Time Teaching Assistants Required

We currently have some exciting positions for Part Time and Full Time Teaching Assistants to work in a modern specialist school in the Whitehaven area.

We are looking for people who have experience working as Teaching Assistants or with adults or young people with special educational needs. You will be helping pupils reach their learning goals through creative and energetic teaching. We are looking for people who have a nurturing approach and a keen interest in helping young people with with needs such as Autism, Down Syndrome, SEMH, Global Development Delay and physical disabilities or medical needs.

The role:

• You will be working as part of a support team assisting the teacher in delivering lessons planned specifically for each pupil’s need.
• Using play and creativity to engage pupils
• Contribute in creating a safe and nurturing environment for pupils
• You may be expected to fill in reading and learning journals
• Report back to the teacher effectively
• Assist at lunch and snack times
• Support students in outside play activities whilst allowing space for independence
• Work alongside therapists such as rebound therapists and music therapists to support the students educational and mental wellbeing

The ideal applicant:

• Will have a caring approach to supporting pupils with learning
• Will be willing to create strong relationships with staff, students and care providers
• Is passionate about working with young people with SEND
• Is a great team player adding positivity to the staffing team
• Is flexible and reliable

SEND schools have great facilities such as Sensory Rooms, Soft Play Areas, hydro pools and outdoor play areas. You could be working alongside therapeutic partners and social workers to ensure the students are receiving the best possible educational outcomes. If you want to be part of a nurturing and supportive team for the development of young people then please apply today.

Sense Education provides training and support for all our staff. You can find out more about us at www.senseeducation.co.uk

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. we undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis.