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Location

St. Helens, Merseyside | United Kingdom

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Job description

Do you work in a Care, School, Nursery, Residential, Support, or Extra-curricular setting with children?

SEND Teaching Assistant required for St Helens Primary school - those from a care / support background will be accepted for application.

Working within SEND can provide a rewarding and challenging routine. Whilst it may not be for everybody, this could be a great career opportunity for you!

We are currently working in partnership with a SEND behavioural school to recruit supportive and flexible Teaching Assistants to work within their KS2 / KS3 provision. .

They are looking for the right person over qualifications to offer support (academic / emotional) in the school setting.

Hays can offer interview support and techniques to help you be successful in your application for this role.

Successful candidates should be available for interview ASAP.

Your new company.

They believe in providing a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for pupils to gain independence and enrichment opportunities. The school offers pupils bespoke and GSCE qualifications in line with core values and subject strengths. They provide support for pupils who struggle in mainstream environments and have SEND / SEMH needs. The school is a beautiful new building with excellent outdoor and sports facilities. Staff and pupils are given inclusive and rewarding tasks to help them achieve in education.

Your new role.

You will be required to immerse yourself in the KS2 / KS3 provision and offer an abridge curriculum in line with development and EHCP\'S. Class sizes will be smaller with a higher ratio of adults to children to offer a more specialised support structure. You will work closely with the EYFS teams to incorporate enrichment opportunities in lessons. Some addition care and toileting may be required due to the age of the children. You will be provided with support to build your confidence in working with SEN pupils and make strong bonds with the children in your care. You will also help the class teacher assess pupils and make sure learning material is accessible to pupils to aid development and learning. Experience in SEND additional need is not always necessary as the school will provide support for the right applicant. You will take part in training in line with the school CPD calendar.

What the School Offer:

• Comparative salary of up to £20,108 with SEN allowance.
• Impressive facilities for SEND needs.
• Staff support for those who have worked with children outside of education.
• Term time only + 5 inset days.
• Friendly working environment with professional development opportunities.

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 preferred.

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:

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Salary

£24.1k - £25.99k per annum