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Your new companyHays Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a prestigious Chester-based SEND school that is easily accessible via public transport as they are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable teaching assistant. This school supports pupils from EYFS - KS4 with ASD, non-verbal and complex learning disabilities. This is a full-time temporary contract and the working hours are 8:45am - 3:45pm.Your new roleAs a teaching assistant within this school you will be supporting pupils with complex and profound SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis. You will work alongside class teachers to offer a stimulating and engaging learning environment for all pupils and implement positive behaviour strategies including sensory play/therapy, "Now & Next", distraction, and more. As the classes within this school are extremely small, with the largest class consisting of 6 pupils, you will have the full support of the class teacher and at minimum 2 other teaching assistants. As you will be supporting complex SEN, you will closely monitor pupils' behaviours and emotional states, adapting your approach to best suit and taking them to a sensory room or out of the class to burn off steam as required. You will also be required to use Makaton and PECs.What you'll need to succeedTo be considered in your application you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as recent referenceable experience supporting children and young people with complex and profound needs, as well as:
- Experience supporting ASD and/or non-verbal
- Experience using PECS and Makaton is highly advantageous
- Be able to commit to a long-term full-time contract
What you'll get in returnIf you are successful in your application, you will recieve the full support, dedication and guidance of a senior DfE accredited recruitment consultant as well as a wide range of benefits, which include:
- Free training
- Upfront cost of DBS covered
- Competitive rate of pay
- Full holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Long-term contract
- 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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