teaching assistant Bispham, England
Job description
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young learners? Are you dedicated to providing inclusive and supportive education for children with special educational needs (SEN)? If so, M2 Education is seeking a talented and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work at a school located in Blackpool, Lancashire.
Position: Teaching Assistant (Reception Class)
As a Teaching Assistant at M2 Education, you will be working within a Reception class, providing essential support to children with special educational needs (SEN). Your role will involve working closely with the class teacher to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Your dedication and expertise will play a crucial part in helping children achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored learning plans for children with SEN, focusing on their individual needs and abilities.
- Provide one-on-one support to students, offering guidance and encouragement to facilitate their learning and social development.
- Assist with classroom management and behavior management strategies, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
- Collaborate with the class teacher and other professionals, such as speech therapists or occupational therapists, to implement specialized interventions.
- Help prepare and organize learning resources, materials, and activities that cater to the needs of students with SEN.
- Monitor and record the progress of individual students, providing feedback and reports to the class teacher.
Requirements:
- Relevant experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role, preferably within a Reception class or with children with SEN.
- Strong understanding of special educational needs and strategies for supporting children with diverse learning requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to working with young learners, supporting their emotional and academic growth.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of students and the classroom environment.
- Hold a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant certificate, or equivalent.
Working for M2 Education:
- Competitive rates of pay – minimum of £11.41 per hour
- Flexibility to work the hours you want
- Your own dedicated consultant to support you throughout your career with us
- Free Training and CPD opportunities
- Fantastic opportunities to gain more experience within education
Registering with M2 Education
- All of our pay rates are inclusive of the 10.77% statutory holiday pay.
- This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, these positions may become permanent at a later date.
- We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
- We offer all our registered candidates FREE Safeguarding Training and prevent duty training
- All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
- For details of our privacy policy, Please see the FAQ’s on the M2 Educations website for details.
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 10 months
Salary: £11.41-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bispham, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SAEYFSTA
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
