SEN TA - Burton

ABC Teachers are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties in an ‘Outstanding’ school in Burton. This is a full time term role starting as soon as possible starting off on a temporary basis, with view to go permanent for the right candidate.

This position is for an independent specialist day and residential school for young people aged 8 to 19 years with challenging behaviour, severe/complex communication and learning difficulties. Many of the pupils have low levels of communication, as such, experience in using Makaton would be advantageous.

Experience of working with SLD is essential and you will be working with small classroom sizes. If successful, you should expect to do a trail day at the school.

In order to be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

·               Be eligible to work in the UK (must have a valid visa if applicable)

·               Have previous experience teaching within an SEN setting and working with SLD.

·               Have excellent communication skills

·               Have a creative approach to learning

·               Possess valid references, DBS/police checks or be willing to undertake them

·               A valid Team Teach certificate is desirable although not essential as training will be given

·               Excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills 

·               Ability to use own initiative and to work successfully as part of a team

As well as being part of this school's community, working with ABC Teachers also gives you access to:

· Competitive pay rates that are negotiable based on experience

· Consultant exclusivity

· Reward scheme for staff referrals

If you are interested in this position, please contact Matt Smith today on 0115 870 5106 or click  'Apply now' to submit your details.

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ABC Teachers are an REC Gold Standard Awarded Education Agency, part of TES. Candidates pay rates are competitive and in line with the AWR policy which means that after a qualifying period, supply teachers can be paid to the comparable scale offered by the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff will hold an enhanced DBS disclosure (or be prepared to allow us to process one for you), need to provide professional or academic references and attend a face to face interview. A prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Telephone calls to and/or from ABC Teachers may be recorded for training, safeguarding and compliance purposes.