Part-time Teaching Assistant

Zest Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a special educational needs school located in Wolverhampton. This is a part-time role due to begin ASAP – You must be able to work 3 days a week (which can be discussed at interview) 8:30-15:30.

The school caters for students aged 6-18 with Autism (ASC) and social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and social development of our students. Working on an individual and group basis, you will assist students in their day-to-day activities, helping them overcome any barriers they may face and promoting their overall well-being.

The ideal candidate for this position will have previous experience supporting individuals with special educational needs or have experience within a care setting. You will have a genuine passion for working with students with Autism and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, and a strong desire to make a positive impact on their lives.

In this role, you will be joining a dedicated team of educational and therapeutic staff who work in unison to provide the best possible outcomes for our learners. With small class sizes of a maximum of 8 students, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both students and colleagues, creating a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist students with their educational and social development on an individual and group basis
• Support students in overcoming barriers to learning and promoting their overall well-being
• Collaborate with other educational and therapeutic staff to create a holistic approach to student support
• Maintain accurate records and provide feedback to teachers and parents/guardians regarding student progress
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students

 Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting individuals with special educational needs or experience within a care setting
• Strong understanding of Autism and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email NAME at steph@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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