Teaching assistant; SEND

Job Details

• Job Type: Temporary
• Location:
  
  Bristol North / West
• Salary:
  Negotiable
• Start Date:
  
  Thu 18th Jun 2015
• Contact Name:
  Joseph Chambers
• Contact Email:
• Contact Phone:

Five Education is currently recruiting teaching assistants to work in an inclusive, welcoming special school in Bristol. The role will involve supporting students with a variety of additional needs, such as ASC, Down syndrome, ADHD and SEMH difficulties.

The hours are 8:30 until 3:30, and full time availability is preferred although applicants will be considered providing they are able to work at least twice per week.

• Supporting students both 1:1 and in small groups by making the curriculum accessible and fun
• Always ensuring the safety and well-being of students including at break and lunch times
• Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCo and other staff members to address the individual needs of students

The ideal candidate will be patient, resilient, compassionate and caring. While experience working with children or with SEND is preferred, the enthusiasm to learn and be proactive is what’s most important in this role.

• Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one. Please note, if you do not have a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days).
• Friend bonus scheme.
• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working.

Pay:
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer’s NI. Pay rate is illustrative and includes holiday pay.

Vetting:
Successful applicants will be required to undergo reference checks, TRA checks, and a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.