Teaching Assistant - Liverpool

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Contract: Temp to perm

Basic Salary: £95 per day

Location: Liverpool

Start date: ASAP

Core Education are working with a Send school in the Liverpool area, they are an independent specialist provision serving children and young people in the area who live with their families, foster carers or in residential children's homes.

Class sizes do not exceed 6 pupils and are supported by a qualified class teacher with up to 2 teaching assistants.

Our partnering school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and a range of diagnosis which may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Attachment needs and mild/moderate learning needs.

This job is an excellent opportunity for experienced teaching assistants to help shape the growth and development of our partnering schools new provision and enrich the lives of their pupils. 

Role responsibilities

Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or else a small group of no more than six pupils
Supporting the Classroom Teacher during lessons
Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, and liaising with other School staff to ensure pupils needs are met
Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips
Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation
Setting work where appropriate, and marking
Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes
Requirements

Have a strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills.
Previous experience in a similar role ie, Teaching Assistant
Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an Educational setting
Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of school
Experience of behaviour management and techniques
Committed to professional development and willing to learn
Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work. Or ideally already have a DBS on the update service.
What we offer

A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes
Interested and feel you can perform well in this role? Then attach your CV now to avoid disappointment