Expire in: 13 days
Job Title: SEN Support Assistant
Location: Tyne and Wear
Salary: £13.68 - £20.00 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September
Contract Type: Long-Term
We are recruiting on behalf of a well regarded College in Tyne and Wear
The college is a supportive and forward thinking provider of Education to 16-25 year old with various needs and barriers. We require Supporting assistants for this specialist Department. You will support learners throughout their college day and will be involved with all aspects of their care along with their academic outcomes.
The position is 30 hours per week on supply starting in September . This role has a strong chance of becoming permanent
To apply you MUST have the following
Good general level of education to L2 or equivalent including English and Maths
Qualification or training in personal care and manual handling
Understanding of the barriers faced by students with additional support needs
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good IT skills with the ability to record effectively using both paper and electronic systems
Able to work flexibly including off site/evening working
Able to deliver care in a way which maintains the dignity of students
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Able to obtain a satisfactory DBS clearance
Desirable but not essential
Training/qualification in disability awareness
Teaching or support qualification or significant experience
Supporting learners with SEND or additional learning needs
Delivering personal care in an education or similar setting
Working in an education or care setting
Supporting learners who exhibit challenging behaviour
Understanding of FE funding, quality and inspection frameworks
Understanding of teaching, learning and assessment strategies
Understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and Preparing for Adulthood agenda
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the North East . For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
Also - we are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers, tutors or Teaching Assistants ! If you know of anyone who may be suitable – get them to apply
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