St. Helens, Merseyside
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Do you love to work with children but worry that you don’t have the right skills or qualifications?We are currently working with a large partnership school in Newton to recruit teaching assistants from a care background / residential background to work in their STRIDE provision.Our school is looking for the right person to provide support and progress in their career by learning new skills in the education sector. This position is long-term with a view to starting at the beginning of Easter term. There is the potential to start sooner for the right candidate.We can offer interview tips and support to improve your chances of success. Your new company.Your new school is seeking a member of staff who can bring confidence, enthusiasm, and motivation to pupils. They incorporate an ethos of fun and inquisitiveness in their approach to the primary curriculum, promoting students to shine and enrich their learning journey. You will be working in a community-enriched environment with strong partnerships with sports associations and local traditions. They love to promote creativeness in the primary setting and give pupils the opportunity to get messy and explore through play. They make the most of outdoor spaces to engage pupils in their learning. STRIDE stands for “Steps to raise independence and develop equality”. Our school has specialist resource provision for pupils with mild to moderate SEND / SEMH needs to work and get the right support to help them achieve in education. The STRIDE provision has a health of sensory and developmental resources to help children flourish. Your new role.You will be required to immerse yourself within a busy SEN department and provide support for pupils and teaching staff. You will work alongside staff and pupils with SEN difficulties and use teaching and behavioural methods in line with Quality First Teaching practices. You may be required to supervise pupils outside the classroom and create a calm and conductive working environment. You will be working in classes with a higher staff to pupil ratio to offer a more bespoke support and a safe learning environment. The school will offer training and expertise for this. You will work with children in KS1 / KS2 who may experience difficulties with communication and language, sensory difficulties, ADHD, Autism. You will be working with EHCP’s and IHCP’s to track and monitor children’s progress and improve confidence and achievement in education. The school invites people with transferable skills to apply. You will take part in training in line with the school CPD calendar.What you will need to succeed.

A minimum of 30 days experience working with children in the past 3 years.
Ability to work 1:1 and in a group setting.
Strong commutation skills.
Work constructively as part of a team.
Ability to work alongside children with SEN / behavioural needs.
Up-to-date DBS is preferred but can be provided.

What you will get in return?By registering with Hays Education, not only will you receive all the support you need from a DfE accredited recruitment expert, you will also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:-Advice on CV writing and interview techniques.-Access to free Professional Development Training.-Access to permanent vacancies through the Hays PRP team.-Option to join our guarantee scheme .-Competitive rates of pay and holiday pay.-£250 reward vouchers when you recommend a colleague .What you need to do now.If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. SEN Specialist Provision Teaching assistant is needed for a long-term post.

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KS1 / KS2 Teaching Assistant

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