Special Needs Teaching Assistant
- location Woking
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £85 to £125 per day
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- Apply by 24 November 2024
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
This ‘Outstanding’ school based in Woking, Surrey is looking to appoint a Special Needs Teaching Assistant for as soon as possible start. They cater for boys who have special, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH).
About the role
The pupils are supported in small class sizes, by experienced staff who are able to offer a range of academic, practical and vocational activities. Their approach aims to support their educational achievements and social, emotional & mental health well being. This approach allows the pupils to equip themselves with the skills and practical experience they need for life beyond school and into their chosen careers.
About the school
- 6-7 students per class
- Hours 08:30-16:30
- The school has multiple therapy rooms: therapy dogs room, rabbit room, heavy duty room, art therapy, gym, brick room
- The school support pupils with SEMH, ASD and ADHD
- On Fridays the school organizes activities for pupils such as sports activities, gardening, master chef and more.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Special Needs Teaching Assistant you will:
- • Have a passion to teach outside of a mainstream environment, and a commitment to experience the unique opportunities of a special school
- • Have a kind, caring, and compassionate nature which is used to plan and deliver inclusive, fun, and inspiring lessons
- • Must drive due to location of the school
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- • Must drive due to location of the school
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Martyna Kania on 020 7065 7522 or email Martyna.Kania@smartteachers.co.uk.