A primary specialist provision in Gateshead is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team. The school caters to children aged 3 to 11 with a range of disabilities, including severe learning disabilities, autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and speech and language communication disorders. The school operates with a caring and supportive ethos that values all individuals, promoting equality of opportunity for disabled people, including pupils, staff, parents, carers, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide tailored support to pupils with complex needs, assisting in their learning and development.
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Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to implement individual education plans.
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Support the delivery of the curriculum, ensuring accessibility for all students.
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Foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, dignity, and equality.
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Assist in the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress.
Desirable Qualifications and Skills:
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Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
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Experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs. The school offers a supportive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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