Classroom Assistant Special Needs

Have you previously worked in the care industry, childcare, youth services and fancy something more rewarding?

We are looking for passionate people who would like to make a difference to the lives of children with special education needs?

Educate Group are working on behalf of some wonderful schools in Flintshire who are looking to work with children who require 1-1 and group support on a supply (temporary) basis with children with a range of support needs when required by the school to cover sickness and leave of permanent staff.

We also have roles in lots of other primary schools working specifically 1-1 with children with additional needs

Qualifications are not compulsory for this role, your personality, work ethic and life skills are more important to us and we can offer training

To work in an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) role you will need:

• Experience in caring for others- care work or education
• A fun personality
• Plenty of patience and a nurturing character
• Happy to work with a wonderful team
• A loving and caring nature
• Excellent references
• Flexibility and adaptability to work short-term and long-term.
• An open mind and caring personality
• Not be afraid to get your hands dirty an appetite for plenty of job satisfaction
• A DBS and EWC registration- Educate can support with this but the cost must be covered by the applicant.

We are always looking for applicants who have particular experience in working with people classified as having:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities (PD).

If this sounds like you please get in touch so that we can potentially offer you immediate work based on the completion of the required compliance checks

Benefits of joining the Educate Group:

• Run by a leading team of experienced Teachers, Senior Leaders and Support Staff with over 85+ years of combined education experience.
• Committed to providing employment, free coaching, training and support to our team of staff.
• Work as often and flexibly as you like to achieve a work-life balance
• Build relevant classroom-based experience with reputable schools across the area
• Opportunity to apply for your initial teacher training with Educate ITT and one of their link schools.
• Opportunities to move into a permanent position - should one become available.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

• Support the teacher in preparing classroom materials.
• Assist individual students and manage student behaviour.
• Assess progress and provide feedback.
• Create a positive learning environment, providing support during activities.
• Help with administrative tasks.
• Follow school policies and procedures.

Notes:

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we cannot offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
• We are a member of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
• The Educate Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

If you want to know more about the Educate Group and the current opportunities, don't hesitate to contact Kate on .