Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a community-based primary school in their search for a 1:1 SEN teaching assistant for a pupil recently awarded an EHCP

Why Hays?

Your new role

This position is for an experienced teaching assistant who has worked with additional needs in a previous role. You will be supporting a KS1 student on a 1:1 basis five mornings a week. You will be instrumental in integrating the young person into the classroom environment, facilitating and encouraging their participation at a level suitable to their abilities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

• Supporting the child within a classroom environment
• Supervising at playtimes and within the classroom
• Identifying triggers for the student in order to mitigate difficult situations
• Liaise with the class teacher and other professionals regarding the childs care
• Feedback to parents/carers on the childs progress
• Record and monitor achievements
• Build a strong trusting relationship with the pupil
• • Monitor and support the child’s safety, ensuring they do not access unsafe areas or items.
  • Help the child with self-care tasks
  • Implement strategies to manage the child’s impulsive behaviours and sensory needs.
  • Work closely with the school’s SENCO and other staff to create a supportive learning environment.

What you'll need to succeed

This is an exciting opportunity to truly make a difference to a young persons life. As this child has specific needs, we require a candidate who;

• Has experience working with young people diagnosed as having SEN
• Displays a calm and rational nature
• Has an understanding of ASD and similar conditions
• Can commit to half day sessions on a long term basis
• Has a DBS on the update service or is willing to apply for one
• Demonstrates a high level of passion for education and supporting young people

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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