Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Rate: £75-£100 per day, depending on experience

Principal resourcing are actively seeking a motivated and friendly Unqualified Teaching Assistant to work within one of our partnership primary academy and alternative provision schools based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The full-time position is available with immediate start for the right candidate and will be ongoing to meet the needs of the school.

The specialist provision school aims to provide every child, whatever their background or circumstances, with the support they need to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, and make a positive contribution. Committed to providing an environment in which all pupils can feel safe, happy, accepted and integrated, so that they are able to develop to their full potential.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in supporting children with complex learning, physical, medical and behavioural needs. As a valued member of the staff team, you will provide support for children with a variety of SEN needs including ASD and SEMH.

There may be a requirement for personal care when working on a 1:1 basis to support children with additional needs. You must be committed to high standards, actively promoting a safe, secure and happy learning environment that encourages pupils to succeed in often challenging circumstance.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is predominantly experienced in working with children/adults with physical disabilities, but applications are welcome from applicants with a range of SEND experience. We work with several schools and alternative provisions who provide education for pupils with a range of needs.

You can expect to earn up to £100 per day, depending on the requirements of the role.

Within the role you will be required to:

• Provide calming and nurturing support for some of the most vulnerable students with EHCP’s in place
• Instil good behaviour management strategy in line with the setting policy
• Support the delivery of lessons to engage and enthuse learners
• Be a positive role model for the children, through commitment to the setting expectations
• Encourage the talents and abilities of all students to achieve academically
• Display an enthusiasm to learn and develop professionally
• Show an interest in the children that you are working with, to build mutually respectful relationships
• Work effectively as part of a friendly staff team to support the children in your care
• Be resilient, not easily offended and able to de-escalate sometimes challenging situations
• There may be an element of personal care involved to support the children in their daily routine

Skills and attributes:

• Ability to relate well to pupils and young adults with additional needs
• Experience of working within a similar setting (care homes, hospitals etc) would be advantageous
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Team Teach or MAPA qualification desirable
• Experience of working with physical disabilities, PMLD, ASD or SEMH advantageous, but not essential
• A proactive team member, committed to raising standards and achievement
• Able to manage and action a variety of issues relating to the well-being and safeguarding of children
• A valid DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one

So, what’s in it for you:

• Highly supportive and committed consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs, specific to your Local Authority
• An opportunity to extend your professional development with FREE accredited CPD courses
• Rewarding and competitive rates of pay
• A great range of opportunities to work in a variety of local schools of your choice
• ‘Recommend a Friend’ bonus up to £250
• A wealth of experience from Teachers working in branch, to provide you with industry specific knowledge, career advice and CV assistance
• A choice of pay options to suit you and your circumstances: PAYE or Umbrella Company

If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply now with your CV and our team will be in touch with you shortly.

We will conduct your interview via a telephone call. We will clear you as quickly as possible, our dedicated Candidate and Compliance Team, will be working tirelessly to do so!

Principal Resourcing is an Education Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act (2003).

Principal Resourcing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and references. Principal Resourcing are an equal opportunities employer. All positions advertised are temporary, unless otherwise stated.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks your application may have been unsuccessful.

Job Ref: PRLMC