Connex - Sheffield
Job Title: PMLD Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm
Days: (full time and part time) Monday to Friday – this may lead to a permanent position with the school
£90 to £95 Per Day dependent on experience
About the role
Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children with profound learning difficulties. The school provides for secondary age pupils aged who have special educational needs from a variety of conditions, most of which have autism and profound learning difficulties. Staff will need to have the ability to foster strong relationships with the children and to support them with their learning and development.
About the school
This SEND school we work with is committed to creating an environment where teaching inspires curiosity and engagement, while offering diverse curriculum pathways that allow each student to pursue their individual goals and aspirations. With a strong focus on preparing students for adulthood, the school emphasizes developing independence across all areas of life, ensuring students can effectively communicate their needs and wishes. The ultimate aim is to empower students to become respectful, tolerant, and active citizens within their community, supported by comprehensive resources and skilled staff who are dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities and wellbeing for everyone in the school community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing tailored support and working with children with SEN and complex needs
- Personal care and hoisting(moving and handing) needed for the role
- Creating a safe environment that allows children and other students have fun, learn and succeed
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Why Choose Us:
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE paid weekly.
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
Requirements:
- Experience of supporting adults or children with SEND on a voluntary or paid basis OR/ experience of supporting those with complex needs in a care setting
- Strong team work ethic
- Driven, energetic and keen to pursue a career in education and special needs
- Moving and handing and personal care required
Join Connex Education Partnership and make a positive impact in these children’s lives with your expertise, apply today
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
