TEACHING ASSISTANT SECONDARY

SEN Teaching Assistant

CER is working in partnership with a large secondary school based in Shipley, to recruit a full time SEN Teaching Assistant. This role is temporary to start in September 2024 until December 2024 in the first instance. Hours are 8am to 4pm.

This is an exciting opportunity to join their dedicated team who are committed to providing the best possible education for their pupils with complex learning needs and disabilities.

They are particularly looking for enthusiastic, empathetic, reliable and resilient individuals who have the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils and effectively engage with them in all their lessons.

The main aspect of the role will be supporting pupils with Cognition and Learning needs both in the Resourced Provision and in some mainstream classes. You will provide support to pupils in small groups and help them to navigate the school between lessons. Primarily you will work closely with the class teachers to support pupils in lessons and help to prepare and lead some interventions throughout the week. You will be under the direction of the Resourced Provision leader but will be required to liaise with faculties around school, working with them to personalise resources and assist in with the tracking of progress of pupils in the Resourced Provision.

Their Resourced Provision is situated in an-18 mixed comprehensive school which is a vibrant, modern learning environment with outstanding facilities and within easy reach of Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield.

Requirements of the role:

• A valid DBS on the update service
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Two suitable references covering the last two years.

Benefits of working with CER

As part of the CER supply team you will benefit from:

• A dedicated experienced Education Consultant who will support you in finding the right roles, and listen to your needs
• Working for a reputable well established education agency with a local office
• Plenty of variety and choice of work at every school level
• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly via PAYE and a Guaranteed Pay Scheme
• Fully Compliant with AWR to make sure you receive the correct pay and working conditions
• Excellent opportunities for CPD including interactive workshops and webinars and SEND support
• Generous Recommend a Friend Referral Scheme – £250 for referring another teacher or support worker to CER Education
• If you are working through another agency take advantage of our Sign on 24 referral for an extra £300* after 30 days worked. (*T and Cs Apply)

All candidates are required to hold an up to date Enhanced DBS Disclosure check, or be in a position to apply for one.

CER is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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