Do you have experience working with children or vulnerable adults?
Do you volunteer with a local youth or community group, and would like to work with children?
Five Education currently have several vacancies supporting children with additional needs, in mainstream and specialist schools, in and around Taunton. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves.
Responsibilities and duties
Supporting 1:1 in class
Help the pupil/pupils move from one activity to the next
Help the pupils to access the curriculum and possibly tailor the lesson of the activity to the pupil’s level of ability
Make learning fun and enjoyable
Be a support to the pupil when they are struggling, and help them to calm down
Build a strong relationship with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupil/pupils are achieving their potential
Essential Criteria:
At least 3 months experience of working with children or vulnerable adults
2 years worth of references, 1 has to be working with children or vulnerable adults (needs to be recent and this could be paid or volunteer work)
A relevant DBS/Police checks.*
Able to work between 08.30-15.30 and a minimum of 2 days a week
*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.
What can Five Education offer you?
– Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
– Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
– Recommending a friend bonus scheme
– Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working
If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.
Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer’s NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.
Contact Danielle on 0117 422 6167 /
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