SEND Teaching Assistant Walsall

Prospero Teaching is seeking to recruit hardworking and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Walsall.

If you:
· Are child focused and have unconditional positive regard for complex learners
· Will be comfortable working as part of and contributing to effective teams
· Are capable of supporting and contributing to planning and assessment activities
· Can work with initiative in a small and busy environment
· Are an excellent communicator, with parents, agencies and staff
· Are trustworthy, self-motivated and have a strong sense of responsibility
· Are willing or have already undertaken all relevant training for the role.
· Are reliable, flexible and good humoured

We would like to meet you…

· Due to continued growth of the school, they wish to appoint Teaching Assistants who have positivity, unconditional positive regard, and a passion for the teaching and learning of those with Special Educational Needs.
· This role should appeal to you if you are confident in your ability to combine creative support of delivery in the classroom with a child-focused and nurture based approach.
· The school is a setting in Walsall providing education to young people at EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, The post holder will be joining the vibrant team as they move forward and refine their excellence in nurturing, developing and shaping young lives.

JOB DETAILS:
Location – Walsall
Position – Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Type of work – SEND Teaching Assistant
Contract or position start date – ASAP
Duration – Ongoing
Contract or position end date – Ongoing
Contract type – Temporary
Full time/part time – Full time
Minimum rate of pay – Negotiable
Hours – 8:30 am – 3:30pm : Mon – Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
· NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or recognised equivalent qualification)
· Experience in schools preferred
· Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (Prospero Training available)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you wish to hear more or have any queries, please call the Birmingham office on 0121 227 2430.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.