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

Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Cheshire

Your new companyHays Recruitment are proud to be supporting an extremely inclusive and supportive single-form entry primary school in Warrington as they are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated teaching assistant for a long-term full-time temporary contract, starting after the half-term and lasting the rest of the academic year subject to funding.This school is at the heart of its local community and is held in high regard. They are looking for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the reception class to support a pupil with profound SEND on a 1:1 basis. This pupil is new to the school and already has an EHCP in place, with their main areas of needs being speech and language and ASD. You will take a pupil-centred approach to their education, ensuring that their full needs are met and at the heart of all operations. You will support them both inside and outside the classroom, acting as their main point of contact throughout the school day with core duties including: Speech and language support i.e., basic SALT, Makaton and PECsIntimate/personal carePositive behaviour support, i.e., utilising sensory room, traffic light systems, positive reinforcement, sensory stimuli and fidget toysAccurately record pupil progress, including recognising key milestonesGiving valid input during meetingsReporting to SENCO to give direct feedback What you'll need to succeedTo be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK, recent referenceable classroom experience, and: Be at minimum NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualifiedHaving experience supporting SEN on a 1:1 basis, ASD and non-verbal is highly advantageous Be able to commit to a long-term full-time contractExperience using Makaton and/or PECs 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 amazing benefits, that include: Free trainingUpfront cost of DBS coveredLong-term contractHighly competitive rate of payFull holiday entitlementCompany pension schemeAccess to exclusive vacanciesRefer 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk