Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Education Recruitment are working closely alongside an independent specialist day and residential school for boys and girls aged 6 to 19 who have mild, moderate and severe autistic spectrum conditions and associated complex learning needs and challenging behaviour. The school, based near Clayton-le-Woods, on the outskirts of Leyland and Preston, are looking for a versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support children across all key stages. The successful applicant will work alongside the class teacher, assisting the children with work and supporting with pupil behaviour whilst developing a positive relationship with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. The role is to start as soon as possible or in January 2024, and will be on a full-time long term basis, with a view to transitioning onto a permanent contract in 2025. The pay for this Teaching Assistant role in Leyland will be £87.50 - £95.00 per day dependant upon experience - and this will be paid directly via PAYE by our amazing on-site payroll team, without the need for signing up with a third party umbrella company. The school aim to bring out the best in every pupil to enable them to achieve positive experiences and progress according to individual ability. The desired outcome is for young people to achieve success in accredited qualifications and to boost independence to enable maximisation of strengths, abilities and ambitions. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience supporting in a classroom setting, have a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent), however this isn't mandatory providing you possess the following skills: Resilience Communication Organisation Caring Attentive To be successful in your application for this Teaching Assistant role in Leyland, Preston, you will: Hold a Full UK driving licence and access to your own car desirable Have completed recognised qualification at Level 2 or above in Support work for Teaching and Learning in Schools or an equivalent is desirable Hold GCSE Maths and English or Level 2/C or above qualification Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure - or hold a DBS currently subscribed to DBS Update Service Provide overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and undergo professional reference checks Ensure your CV covers all employment and education since leaving secondary school Have the legal right to work in the UK To apply for this Teaching Assistant position in Leyland, Preston, click 'Apply Now'. For additional information about the role, please contact Adam on (phone number removed) or (url removed)