Prospero Teaching is currently working with a specialist Sensory Support Unit in Levenshulme. They are recruiting for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support primary students

In the sensory support unit, you will be working with deaf children supported by the unit. Ideally you have experience of working with children in the Early Years and children with additional needs. You will be required to have a basic level of sign language for this role.

Each afternoon you will be required to work with two pupils who are deaf and attend the school nursery.
You will need an understanding of the early years curriculum and be able to work off plans prepared by the teacher to support the two students on your own each afternoon.

The role will start in as soon as possible and if successful, will be for the rest of the current academic year..

· Location : Levenshulme
· Position - BSL Teaching Assistant
· Type of work - SEN TA
· Start date - Jan 2025
· Likely Duration - on going
· Contract type - Temporary
· Full time
· Minimum rate of pay - GBP 97 per day
· Hours - 8:30am - 4pm Monday to Friday
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Degree educated with a good classification, in English
· High grade in English & Maths at GCSE level
· A level in English Literature or Language
- Basic level of British Sign Language
· Previous experience working with young people (which we can reference) desirable but not essential
· Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (essential, however training can be provided)
Up to date prevent awareness training issued in the last 3 years (essential, however, training can be provided.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide professional references to cover the last 2 years
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy