School support worker

School Support Worker/Teaching Assistant Barnsley GBP(phone number removed) Full Time (term time with school holidays off!) This School is one of the UK rsquo;s largest special schools, educating over 300 children and young people aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning disabilities, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. In addition to the main site, the school has a number of satellite classes, which are based within local mainstream settings. This model supports the school rsquo;s steadfast commitment to social inclusion. They are also very proud to be an OUTSTANDING school with Ofsted! THE ROLE As a School Support Worker/Teaching Assistant at the school in Barnsley, you will offer more than classroom support. You will make connections, develop relationships and lead our pupils on the path to a bright future. This will include working under the guidance of a teacher to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. This includes: * Getting the classroom ready for lessons * Listening to children read * Helping those who need extra support * Preparing resources * Completing records * Leading small and whole class group work THE CANDIDATE * Experience in a school or similar setting * Experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs would be beneficial * MUST be educated with GCSE Maths and English or equivalent * NVQ L3 qualification or working towards * Drivers license is essential SALARY/ HOURS A great salary is on offer of GBP18,500 - GBP20,158.87 actual annual salary working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits. Salary will be paid over 12 months and will only include working term time so you will have almost 2 months off every summer! For more information or to apply please contact Chloe at Connect Care Recruitment. Alternatively, click APPLY now