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Your new companyHays Recruitment are proud to be supporting an Ellesmere Port-based mainstream primary school that is easily accessible via public transport as they are looking to recruit a reliable and motivated teaching assistant for a long-term full-time temporary contract to support the reception and KS1 (key stage 1) classes. This is a long-term full-time contract starting on 22/04/2025. This school is ideally looking to appoint someone with an NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification, but applications from experienced unqualified teaching assistants are being considered.Your new roleAs a teaching assistant within this school, you will be working in the reception and key stage 1 classes. You will work alongside the class teachers to offer a stimulating and engaging learning environment for your new pupils by utilising an array of learning equipment and encouraging all pupils to partake in learning material. You will offer 1:1 and small group support across the classes, holding intervention and booster sessions in all core subjects. You will also support a number of pupils with additional learning needs, with an emphasis on SALT as a number of pupils are struggling with their speech and language. To support this, you will offer phonics interventions and basic SALT on a 1:1 basis. You will also offer intense intervention and boosters in numeracy and literacy to lower/mixed ability pupils in KS1.What you'll need to succeedTo be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as a minimum of 40 days referenceable experience supporting pupils aged between 4-11 within a classroom environment within the last 2 years, as well as:
- Experience delivering phonics interventions on a 1:1 basis
- Experience delivering intervention and booster sessions
- An NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification is advantgeous
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:
- Free training
- Upfront cost of DBS covered
- Long-term contract
- Full-time hours
- 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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