Your new companyHays Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with an Ofsted-rated "Good" two-form entry primary school in Ellesmere Port as they require a motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistant to support the reception class for next academic year. This is a full-time, long-term temporary contract starting in September.Your new roleAs a teaching assistant within this school, you will be joining a diverse team of educational professionals. You will work alongside the class teacher to promote a stimulating, engaging and accessible learning environment for your new pupils by utilising an array of learning equipment and taking a pupil-centred approach to education. You will offer support across the whole class on a 1:1 and small group basis, offering interventions in short fall areas, implementing learn through play and completing observations to promote their social and emotional development, and completing phonics assessments. A number of pupils within the class do have SEN and will require 1:1 support to meet their EHCP requirements. Other duties will include:
- Literacy and numeracy interventions
- Guided reading and writing
- Positive behaviour support
- Opal play
What you'll need to succeedTo be considered for this exciting position, you must have recent referenceable classroom experience as well as:
- Be willing to undergo a required DBS check
- Have full "Right to Work" in the UK
- Have experience working within EYFS/Reception classes
- Experience supporting SEN is advantageous
- An NVQ Level 2 Supporting teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not required
What you'll get in returnIf you are successful in your application, you will receive the full support, dedication and guidance of a senior DfE accredited recruitment consultant, as well as a wide range of benefits, which include:
- Free training
- Upfront cost of DBS covered
- Long-term contract
- Full-time contract
- Competitive rate of pay
- Full holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Access to exclusive vacancies
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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