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Your new companyHays Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a two-form entry primary school in Runcorn as they are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic teaching assistant for a long-term full-time contract starting in September. This is a full-time long-term contract that may lead to a permanent opportunity for the right individual.Your new roleThis is an extremely exciting opportunity within a two-form entry primary school where you will actively support the academic, social and physical growth on pupils within a KS1 resource provision. The pupils you will be supporting all have individual EHCPs and a variety of complex and profound needs that include diagnosis such as ASD, learning disabiltiies, delay disorders and more. You will work alongside the class teacher to promote a stimulating, engaging and fun learning environment for your new pupils by taking a pupil-centred approach to their education and actively encouraging them to part-take in learning materials. You will implement an array of positive behaviour strategies that you students best respond to, these will typically consist of traffic light systems, DOJO/reward charts, sensory circuits, bucket therapy and more. Other duties will include:
- Intervention and boosters in core subjects
- Phonics assessments
- Makaton & PECs
- Personal/intimate care requirements
What you'll need to succeedTo be considered for this exciting long-term contract, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as a minimum of 40 days referenceable classroom experience within the last 2 years, as well as:
- Be Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified
- Have experience supporting SEN (special educational needs)
- Be able to commit to a long-term full-time contract (32.5 hours per week)
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 additional benefits that include:
- Free training
- Upfront cost of DBS covered
- Competitive rate of pay
- Full holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Long-term contract
- Access to exclusive vacancies
- Refer a Friend scheme
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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