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Specialist Teaching Assistant

A secondary SEMH specialist school based in Blackpool are looking for specialist teaching assistants ideally starting full-time as soon as possible. They are looking for passionate, nurturing individuals who can make a positive impact on its pupils and its schols development.

The School is a 'Good' rated innovative provider of education and care, supporting students aged 10 - 19 with complex needs such as Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism. Staff here provide personalised, tailored academic and therapeutic support in a calm, welcoming environment.

Are you a passionate, proactive individual who can provide tailored, quality support to pupils? As a support assistant your role is to provide the highest quality care and support to the pupils, this may include personal care, supporting their learning on a 1:1 or small group scenario, providing general classroom support and helping with social and day to day life skills.

Key Duties:

• Participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.  
• Provide meaningful feedback on pupil attainment and progress.  
• Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting pupils’ progress according to the school’s policies in order to monitor and foster pupils’ progress in all areas of learning.  
• Promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being through a whole Day Curriculum.

About you:

• Be passionate and creative in assisting to meet pupils’ individual needs.
• Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD.
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.

Key Information:

• Full-time role, Monday to Friday (8:30-3:30pm) start date ASAP or 1st September 2024.
• Term-time only role.
• PAYE contract.
• Temporary contract with a possibility of going permanent. 
• Secondary SEMH Provision.
• Blackpool based, FY4.
• Competitive hourly rate of pay of £12.90+ per hour depending on experience and additional duties.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact Katie on 01772 301154 or send a copy of your CV to katie.wilson@teachingpersonnel.com

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