Teaching Assistant – Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties

Justteachers is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to work within one of our partner Special Education Needs (SEN) schools in Blackpool that provide support to pupils aged 5-18 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). This position is to start in September 2022 and will be for the full academic year with the opportunity to turn permanent after 12 working weeks.

The post is offered with a ranging daily rate dependent on experience from £66.60 – £70 per day working 9.00 – 3.30. The role offers an exciting opportunity to join a lovely SEN school with excellent facilities and a supportive leadership team.

The successful candidate will have but not essential experience working with children in a SEN, school or nursery setting. You may also have experience working with children or adults with complex needs in a care setting.

Not only will this be an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a new exciting role you may also be looking to change your career from working with adults to children.

The school is a warm, friendly and inclusive SEN school which is at the heart of a diverse community.

You will have:

• Teaching assistant level 1,2 or 3, Health and social care qualification or equivalent (But not essential)
• Experience working with adults or children with complex or SEN needs within the last two years e.g Care Home, Residential Care Home, SEMH School or Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
• Are passionate about the development and learning of students with Social and Emotional Mental Health and want to make a difference
• Work well with teachers as part of a professional team, supporting students with SEMH
• Be willing to build relationships with learners and understand what is behind the behaviour
• Able to work as part of a team and support the ethos of a school

In return, Justteachers offers:

• Competitive pay rates
• No timesheets
• Weekly pay
• Free safeguarding
• A dedicated specialist consultant to support you and your needs
• On going support and development

Justteachers dedicated SEND Team supports a variety of different settings including specialist SEND schools and provisions, alternative schools, PRU’s, mainstream schools with SEND departments and other educational and care settings. We can help you secure a permanent role, long term and fixed term placements, and also ad hoc supply work if you’re looking for flexible work. To register for SEND jobs, simply fill out your details in the form below and a dedicated SEND consultant will be in touch to discuss how we can help you.

If you are a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker looking for a new challenge, please apply below, or call Holly now on 01756 243125.