Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Your new company
Hays Education have recently seen an increased need for local Higher Level Teaching Assistants in SEN Schools across Northamptonshire for day-to-day and long-term supply.
Here at Hays, we work with a number of schools across Northamptonshire, covering the areas of Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley and all the in between! This means as a Teaching Assistant working through Hays you will have local work in your local area covering schools that only you want to work in.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist primary school in Wellingborough for children and young people aged 4-11, with varying additional needs. The school is a growing school, currently with over 140 students. The school follows the national curriculum and is split over two sites within Wellingborough and Rushden, they are also expanding to have a further site in Wellingborough from September. The school is committed to the benefits on creative therapies and the children are able to access Art therapy, Music Therapy, Drama Therapy, Massage Therapy and Theraplay. The school has facilities such as splash room, music room, food technology room and a library.


Your new role
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join the team ASAP on a temporary - permanent basis. We are looking for exceptional people to work with exceptional pupils who have a range of additional needs.
We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs, life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks as appropriate.


What you'll need to succeed
The appointed candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' experience working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs or Autism Spectrum Conditions.

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity to work in a fantastic SEN school with varied and rewarding work with excellent students.
In return you will get:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Holiday pay and pension contributions per week
- Hays Hub mobile app to streamline processes and manage your bookings
- Continued professional development and support.
- A dedicated team of professionals on call to aid you in your work.
- Refer-a-Friend scheme worth 250 high street vouchers


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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