Job description
Teaching Assistant - Care Background
Location: Sleaford
Salary: £90.00 - £115.00 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary/Permanent
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant with a Support Care Worker Background, to join a welcoming and supportive school near Sleaford. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing care and support to students, ensuring their well-being and helping them reach their full potential.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and group support to students with additional needs.
- Assist with personal care, as required, ensuring dignity and respect.
- Help manage and support challenging behaviours in a positive and calm manner.
- Work closely with teaching staff to implement tailored learning plans.
- Encourage social and emotional development through engagement and interaction.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Support Care Worker or Teaching Assistant is desirable but not essential.
- Must live near Sleaford and could ideally drive.
- A compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging situations.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.