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Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Freckleton

Hours: 41 hours per week, term time

Salary Details: £22,089.48 per annum

Come and join a fantastic team and be part of making the biggest difference to children who need the very best people to care, teach and advocate for them.

The school:

Linton School is an independent special school who caters for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We are located in Freckleton, near Preston and therefore benefit from some amazing outdoor space where we develop an extensive outdoor curriculum which includes farming, equestrian, horticulture and small animal care. The school provides full time education for up to 12 male or female students ages between 8 and 18 years old.

You'll be:

Assisting students in their educational and social development.
Providing support inside and outside of the classroom, so they can fully engage in a wide range of activities.
Helping to set up activities for students, using technology or adjusting the environment to suit their needs.
Supporting teachers, engaging with students, providing learning support, and reacting to situations in the classroom in a positive, non-disruptive manner.
Working 1:1 or 2:1 with some students, to give them the time and support they need to learn.Why work for us:

Competitive salary.
Opportunity to progress in your career.
Training opportunities either face to face or online.
Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
Supportive management and senior leads.
We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providersCaretech is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Caretech  is an equal opportunities employer.

Caretech will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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