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Your new companyHays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a well-established SEND school in Chester that supports pupils with a multi-diagnosis of ASD, non-verbal and learning difficulties/disabilities as they are looking to appoint motivated and reliable teaching assistants from January. This school is looking to appoint on a full-time and part-time basis, meaning flexible working options will be available.Your new roleAs a teaching assistant within this school, you will be supporting pupils with complex SEN on a 1:1 basis. You will have the full support of an experienced team of teachers and multidisciplinary educational professionals, and you will play a vital part in the pupils' access to education. You will take a pupil-centred approach to education to ensure that the pupils' individual needs, educational requirements and emotional state are met in a safe and inclusive learning environment. As you will be supporting complex SEN you will be required to implement a myriad of behaviour management strategies including traffic light systems, de-escalation and distraction. Other duties will include but may not be limited to Makaton/PECs to communicate, interventions, boosters, assisted toileting, general supervision during break and lunch times.What you'll need to succeedTo be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as extensive referenceable experience working with complex SEN, as well as:
- Experience supporting children/young people with complex SEN is preferable
- Expert knowledge of ASD support
- Experience using PECs and/or Makaton
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 benefits, which include:
- Flexible working options
- Free training
- Competitive rate of pay
- Full holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- 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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