Actor

Job description

*Actor*

*Flexible Work Available!*

_Are you interested in working in a SEND school?_

_Do you care about our children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?_

_Do you want to make a positive contribution to their learning and development?_

_Are you looking for rewarding but flexible work?_

I am currently looking for professional actors to support our children and young people in SEND school settings. I work with many actors and drama graduates, and I can offer flexible days' work depending on your circumstances.

Key Information:
* Flexible days' work available; 24 hours notice required

* Available to work from 8:30am until 4:30pm; Monday to Friday

* Working as a SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND Teaching Assistant

* Supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

* SEND school in Surbiton, Kingston Upon Thames

* Proactively engaging and interacting with children in their play-based and sensory-related learning activities in a classroom setting

* Providing a creative and fun learning environment

* Daily rate up to £85 depending on experience; weekly payment

Once you submit your application, I will contact you for a phone interview. I will then start the compliance process for you to be able to work in our schools. Experience working with SEND children and young people would be a bonus.

Ideal Candidate:
* Has experience working with TIE or workshops with children and young people

* Has experience supporting children or people with Special Educational Needs

* Has personal interests in supporting children with Special Educational Needs

* Has no experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs but is eager to learn

* A positive and proactive individual who has a can-do attitude and is willing to learn

* A team player and able to build up good working relationships with students and staff

Main Duties:

You will support students with Autism/ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition), Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN), Specific Learning Difficulties, complex needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), or Severe to Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD).

Some of the students are non-verbal and with such a wide range of learning difficulties, and students are supported by a multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Art therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists. Some students will have physical disabilities and are wheelchair users. Being able to use Makaton, PECs, or Signalong will be ideal. You will also assess individual learning needs and work on a small group basis. Personal Care (feeding and toileting) will be required as well.

Requirements:
* Available during school hours (8:30am until 4:30pm)

* Flexible to travel within an hour by public transport or car

* Have recent experience and a genuine passion for working with SEND pupils

* Must hold a current enhanced DBS on the update service

* Able to provide 2 professional references covering the last 2 years

* Must have right to work in the UK

About Engage Education:

Engage Education is an award-winning education recruitment company with many opportunities for SEN Special School Support Assistants to work on a day-to-day basis or for those looking for long-term positions. We are currently working with several actors and drama graduates and we can offer you flexible work based on your availability.

By being proactive you will build up a relationship with the pupils to help their learning. You will be able to engage with them in interactive activities working closely with and under the direction of the class's teacher.

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Education SEND directly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. Unfortunately, if you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have been unsuccessful in this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job in education.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Salary: £70.00-£85.00 per day

Work remotely:
* No