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Position: Specialist Support Assistant
Hours: 8:45 – 3:45 (32.5hrs/week)
Type: Temporary
Pay: (Apply online only)/day
Start date: ASAP
We are currently working alongside a large SEN provision in the Barrow-in-Furness area, who are looking for a Specialist Support Assistant to join their professional personal care team. The team works throughout the school from ages 4-19, supporting children with a wide range of needs from, moderate and severe to profound and multiple learning difficulties. As well as children who exhibit challenging behaviours, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities. The role will also involve supporting teaching & learning within the classroom, enabling children to access the curriculum and reach their best outcomes.
School:
Supports children from ages 4-19 with MLD, SLD, and PMLD as well as other complex needs and SEND.
Ofsted rated ‘GOOD’
Located in the Blackpool area easily accessible through public transportResponsibilities:
The professional personal care team is responsible for supporting children who have personal care needs throughout the school
Supporting teaching & learning in the classroom to help children access the curriculum.
Ability to build positive relationship with children and staff with the school.Requirements:
Prior experience in a similar role is essential.
Training related to personal care, such as hoist training, PEG feeding, first aid amongst other are very desirable.
Experience supporting teaching & learning within an educational setting is essential. A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
Have a UK Enhanced DBS in the update service
You will be required to complete a full vetting procedure prior to attending the school.BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH VIDA EDUCATION;
We are an experienced team and specialise in placing qualified teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria.
We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.
AWR compliant.
Experienced and dedicated consultants who take great pride in providing you a quality service.
Free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON.
Vida Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance Accredited agency, all post holders are subject to checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. These checks include but are not limited to; an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications check, references, UK Right to Work Status. Further information will be provided on application.
Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business in providing temporary or permanent job seeking services.
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