Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Learning Support Assistant - Openshaw

Prospero Teaching is seeking resilient, compassionate and committed Learning Support Assistants to support an SEN College in Openshaw, Manchester that caters for young people with complex learning disabilities. The children will need support in engaging with their specialised provision, including extra-curricular activities, during 1-1 or group sessions- under the direction of the session leader. You will be required to support children with non-verbal styles of communication, feeding, personal care, mobility and medication.

The ideal candidate:

• A recent graduate who wants work experience within Special Educational Needs
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEN on a voluntary or paid basis OR/ experience of supporting those with complex needs in a care setting
• Strong teamwork ethic
• Driven, energetic and keen to pursue a career in education and Special Needs

The role will consist of:

• Providing tailored support and working with children with SEN and complex needs
• Personal care is involved
• Creating a safe environment that allows children and other students have fun, learn and succeed

Position Details:

• LOCATION - Openshaw, Manchester (M11)
• POSITION - Learning Support Assistant
• CONTRACT - Temporary - Permanent
• MINIMUM DAILY RATE - £85
• HOURS - Full time Monday - Sunday / 7:30- 16:00
• START DATE ASAP

To be considered for this role, you will have to register with Prospero Teaching and complete a Child & Adult DBS which is on the update service, unless you already have one.

If you are interested, please email or call .