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SEND Teaching Assistant needed in Chester
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- Chester
- Temporary
- Full Time
- £34,675 - £41,975 Per Day
Job Description
Job Title: SLD/PMLD Teaching Assistant
Location: Chester
Start Date: September
Salary: £95 - £115 per day
Do you have experience supporting children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)?
Are you passionate about helping pupils with complex additional needs achieve their full potential?
Are you looking for a rewarding long-term Teaching Assistant role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Chester that supports children and young people aged 4 to 19 with a wide range of complex learning, physical and medical needs. The school provides a highly inclusive environment centred around communication, independence and wellbeing, delivering personalised learning pathways that enable every pupil to thrive. It was judged Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection.
The school is looking to appoint a caring and dedicated SLD/PMLD Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis from September, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful SLD/PMLD Teaching Assistant will support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs and physical disabilities, working closely with the class teacher and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored learning, personal care where required, sensory activities and communication support.
The successful SLD/PMLD Teaching Assistant will have:
• Experience supporting children or young people with SLD, PMLD or complex additional needs
• Confidence supporting pupils with personal care and moving and handling requirements where required
• A patient, caring and compassionate approach to supporting learning and wellbeing
• Knowledge of communication strategies such as Makaton, PECS or other AAC methods is desirable
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A genuine passion for making a positive difference to the lives of children with additional needs
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL:(url removed)
CONTACT NUMBER:(phone number removed)
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Location: Chester
Start Date: September
Salary: £95 - £115 per day
Do you have experience supporting children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)?
Are you passionate about helping pupils with complex additional needs achieve their full potential?
Are you looking for a rewarding long-term Teaching Assistant role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Chester that supports children and young people aged 4 to 19 with a wide range of complex learning, physical and medical needs. The school provides a highly inclusive environment centred around communication, independence and wellbeing, delivering personalised learning pathways that enable every pupil to thrive. It was judged Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection.
The school is looking to appoint a caring and dedicated SLD/PMLD Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis from September, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful SLD/PMLD Teaching Assistant will support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs and physical disabilities, working closely with the class teacher and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored learning, personal care where required, sensory activities and communication support.
The successful SLD/PMLD Teaching Assistant will have:
• Experience supporting children or young people with SLD, PMLD or complex additional needs
• Confidence supporting pupils with personal care and moving and handling requirements where required
• A patient, caring and compassionate approach to supporting learning and wellbeing
• Knowledge of communication strategies such as Makaton, PECS or other AAC methods is desirable
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A genuine passion for making a positive difference to the lives of children with additional needs
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL:(url removed)
CONTACT NUMBER:(phone number removed)
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment