Male PMLD Teaching Assistant

Posted 08 January 2018
Salary £70 - £85 per day
LocationLambeth
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferencemaleSUPPORTwoker_1515426265
Contact NameCarly Walters

Job description

Remed Education is recruiting male PMLD Teaching Assistants to work within Special Needs Schools located within the Balham area. Teaching Assistants are extremely respected and key to the overall learning and development of pupils. The positions would suit individuals who are seeking a challenging, professional, enjoyable, and rewarding experience.

We are recruiting for male staff as the SEN Schools we would be placing you in have students with disabilities of a nature that would involve assisting with male students with their personal hygiene care.

The schools cater for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties aged 19 - 25. The schools have Specialist Provision for Sensory and Physical needs. Their role in our local community is very important and they want all pupils to be given the opportunity to fulfil their potential as valued members of their community.

The SEN Teaching Assistant role

* To support and engage with the SEN pupils in class

* Assist the teacher where possible

* Assess and track progress of pupils

* Help clean and ensure the classroom is ready for the next school day

* This is a full time role ( Monday - Friday 8:30am until 4pm)

* Support pupils with their personal hygiene care

The Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant should have a proven track record in supporting students with complex needs as part of a team and working positively in a demanding environment.

The ideal candidate should have the following:

  • Experience of working as a PMLD Teaching Assistant in a special school

  • Flexible and available for full time work.

  • Current, valid DBS (update service).

  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies.

  • The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills:

  • The ability to adapt quickly to a variety of situations.

  • Think and plan strategically

  • Caring attitude and a passion to contribute the learning and development of pupils.

  • Be a confident person with a warm and friendly approach.

  • Able to apply behaviour policies effectively.

    Salary and Benefits:

    Competitive rates of pay - £70 - £85 per day

    Exposure and networking opportunities to other schools associated with this school.

    As a SEN Teaching Assistant you will be supporting teaching across various key stages. Working alongside the class teacher, you will help outside-class learning from pupils who have been identified as needing extra support or motivation. You may have to prepare the classroom daily, ensuring the appropriate learning resources are available for use by the pupils. You will be able to contribute to the planning of the various after school activities if needed.