PRU Specialist Teaching Assistant
Hays Education has the perfect teaching assistant vacancy for an enthusiastic, driven SEN specialist within behavioural support .
We are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work on a long term basis within a local Pupil Referral Unit .
This centre supports pupils aged 11-14 within Coventry who have been permanently and semi-permanently excluded from mainstream education. The centre delivers national curriculum and NVQ-based subjects.
Its most recent Ofsted report states that :
“This centre carries out an effective role in the local authority’s provision for pupils experiencing difficulties in a mainstream school… Facing the challenge of relocation and staffing difficulties the teacher in charge has successfully led and managed a unit that fully understands its brief to motivate pupils to re-engage in learning . As a result of its effectiveness almost all pupils are able to successfully return to a mainstream setting.”
Job roles + duties
- To assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction of the head of centre or class teacher
- To assist in the implementation of IEPs
- To work with other professionals including external agencies
- To support pupils with behaviour and emotional difficulties
- To develop social skills and promote inclusion
Essential
- At least 3 months referenceable experience working within an educational arena in the past 2 years
- Experience of supporting learning with age group of between 11 – 14
- SEN awareness and experience of a similar role
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Desirable
- Experience supporting literacy and numeracy
- Area of specialism – core, non-core subject
- Excellent ICT skills
A registration process will need to be followed before starting the role, therefore you must be able to provide two references demonstrating the above skills. Full CRB / Police check will be carried out.
Hays Education offers excellent rates of pay, a dedicated consultant, continued professional development, holiday pay and an online timesheet system.
So if you are looking for an enviable teaching assistant role, teamed with outstanding benefits, call Lydia Enticott on 02476 222 322.
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Location: Coventry
Salary: £50 – £60 per Day + Ongoing Professional
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
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