*LOCATION*
Knutsford
*CONTRACT TYPE*
Full-time
*CONTRACT TERMS*
Long-term
*SALARY*
£70 - £90 per day
*APPLY BY*
ASAP
*JOB START*
On-going
About the role
Do you have a passion for supporting children who require help managing their emotions? Are you interested in making a difference to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds?
Vision for Education are looking to appoint a PRU Teaching Assistant to work in a Pupil Referral Unit in Knutsford.
- You will be required to support in classes, assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning and dealing with behavioural issues.
- Pupils are all aged 11-16 with EHCPs for Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, as well as associated needs such as Autism
- You will need to build strong relationships with pupils quickly based on fun, honesty, consistency, positive re-reinforcement and respect.
About the school
- Lessons take place in small groups of no more than 8 pupils.
- Pupils are all permanently excluded or at high risk of permanent exclusion from their mainstream school however many successfully re-engage in mainstream or gain academic success within the provision.
- Some pupils can display verbal or physical challenging behaviours so any PRU Teaching Assistant in this role will need strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.
- There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period
Requirements
- The ability to facilitate a safe and positive learning environment and de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
- A desire mentor and engage with students, building positive relationships.
- Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
About Vision for Education
What Vision for Education offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Gary Thorman on 0161 641 3743 or email gary.thorman@visionforeducation.co.uk.Register with us
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