Do you have experience working in the care sector?
Do you thrive in making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you have a passion to work with children?
A career in a Special Education needs school might just be for you!
Tara professional are always in need of SEN Teaching Assistants to work within Shropshire SEN Schools as well as Shropshire Primary Schools.
The children and young people are aged 2 to 11 and have a range of learning difficulties. These can include autism, complex medical conditions and physical and mobility difficulties. A number of the young people present behavioural difficulties arising from their condition; many have communication difficulties.
What is the purpose of the role?
The purpose of this role is to assist in interactive learning, promotion of personal development and ensure that the curriculum is achieved for the best possible outcome for the students within the schools. Under the instruction and guidance of the teaching staff, health staff and other professionals, to undertake educational activities and attend to the education, personal and social needs of the students in order to support their learning and development and to ensure their safety.
Skills Required:
Ability to build good relationships with children, teacher and parents
Ability to cope with challenging behaviours
Encourage engagement and inclusion
Ability to think in a solution focused way
Strive for quality of best practice
You should be enthusiastic and committed professional who is flexible and reliable and able to work on your own initiative, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels.
Person Specification:
Essential
Previous experience either working with Special Educational needs or within the care sector.
Motivated
Eligibility to work in the UK
Ability to meet the physical demands of the post
Desirable
NVQ level 2 Teaching assistant or Level 2 in health and social care
Experience in working in an education environment
Makaton
Moving & handling trained
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including DBS, References and ID Check.
Tara Professional Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
About Tara
We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.
All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications
