Teaching Assistant

I am supporting a school in South Shields who is looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in their Additional Resource Base. The Resource Base is for pupils identified as having a primary need in Social, Emotional and Mental Health. There is an EYS/KS1 class and a KS2 class. Each class will have an experienced Teacher who will work as part of a team with the Teaching Assistants. You must have experience of working with children experiencing Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.

I am looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• holds a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Teaching and Learning;
• has experience of undertaking 1:1 support with identified pupils;
• has experience of working with children in small groups;
• has experience of working with young people with special educational needs, particularly Social, Emotional and Mental Health;
• is a committed team player;
• has the ability to engage and inspire pupils;
• has high expectations.

Hours: 37 hours per week (term time only)Required as soon as possible.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required for this role.

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