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Your new companyHays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a Runcorn-based single-form entry primary school that is easily accessible via public transport as they are looking to recruit a reliable and experienced SEN teaching assistant to work within their KS1 resource provision. This is a long-term full-time contract supporting SEMH and behavioural needs on a 1:1 basis, starting after the Easter half-term.Your new roleAs a teaching assistant within this school, you will be supporting a number of pupils with SEN within a resource provision. As you will be supporting a number of pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, you will be required to take a pupil-centred approach to education. This will not only ensure that each pupil's individual needs and emotional state are met, but also aid you to develop strong constructive relationships. You will work alongside the class teacher and teaching assistants to offer a safe and stimulating learning environment for all pupils by utilising an array of learning equipment and implementing a myriad of positive behaviour strategies including "Now & Next", distraction and de-escalation. You will also offer intervention and booster sessions on a 1:1 basis.What you'll need to succeedTo be considered in your application you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK, a Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification, and:
- Experience supporting children and/or young people with behavioural needs or SEMH
- Experience implementing positive behaviour strategies within a classroom environment
- Be able to commit to a long-term full-time contract (8:30am - 3:30pm)
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
- 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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