Jobs, fresher vacancy - 1:1 Teaching Assistant • Birkenhead

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Birkenhead

KS1 Teaching Assistant- 1:1 Support Location: Birkenhead (CH41)Start Date: As soon as possibleContract: Full-time, Term-timeSalary: £13.75 to £15 per hour About the role:We are currently seeking a passionate and understanding teaching assistant to provide 1:1 for a non-verbal pupil, who is part of an inclusive and welcoming primary school. This will be a great new opportunity for someone who has the drive to make a huge difference to a child’s educational and emotional growth, whilst also gaining key skills to add to their own portfolio.Your responsibilities will include: Supporting a year group pupil who is non-verbal, on a day-to-day basis.Being able to implement bespoke and tailored strategies to aid engagement and focus.Assist the class teacher to deliver their lessons and behaviour management within the classroom.Encouraging appropriate social interactions and confidence-building.Liaising with the SENCO, pupils’ parents and all external agencies involved. About the school: Rated good by OFSTED in all areas.A vibrant, caring, community- feel school in the heart of Birkenhead.A passion and commitment to enabling all pupils academic and emotional growth.Strong Christian values shown throughout the school in both the pupils and staff.A curriculum designed to give each people the best opportunity to thrive.2 form entryDedication to all SEND pupils and the inclusion of them within the school.Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of all pupils by all staff members.Wide array of after school clubs available which promote fitness and mental health for pupils. What we are looking for: Previous Experience supporting Non-verbal children or children with additional needs.Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (Desirable).Commitment to being inclusive of each and every pupil and valuing their wellbeing.Have patience, empathy and strong behaviour managements skills.Have a commitment to ensuring positive pupil wellbeing. Why chose teaching Personnel: Competitive rate of pay, paid weekly via PAYE.Access to tailored and accredited CPD courses to build up your training portfolio including specialist Thrive and SEND courses.Access to a dedicated consultant who is available to help as and when needed.Opportunities for long-term roles and permanent placements. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.