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We are looking for Trainee Teaching Assistants to support in SEN schools across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead.

The role is primarily about building a positive relationship with the students and having an engaging personality. We welcome anyone from a care background or support workers as personal care is sometimes required within our schools (more PMLD).

Under the SEN umbrella, there are essentially 2 types of school: PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional Mental Health).

Both provisions usually have primary and secondary ages whereas some are specifically one or the other.

PMLD - usually children with needs such as Autism, ADHD, complex/Physical needs, Down’s Syndrome etc, Non-verbal, Visual/Hearing Impairments.

SEMH - Children who have experienced ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), often have Foster Carers/live in residentials, suffer with regulating emotions and often suffer with mental health/managing behaviours as a result.

Depending on age, rates of pay will vary. 18-20 would be paid a minimum of £75.50 per day and a minimum of £92.50 per day for 21+.

Ideally, you will have a DBS on the update service, or one issued within the last year. If your DBS is not on the update service, you will need to apply for a new one. This will be arranged with you should you be successful.

Work is generally on a long-term basis, Monday-Friday, hours 8.30am-3.30/4.00pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £75.50-£92.50 per day

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £75.50-£92.50 per day

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person