Your new company

Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a Runcorn-based two-form entry mainstream primary school that is at the heart of its local community as they require an experienced and reliable teaching assistant to join their team on a long-term temporary basis. This is an extremely supportive and inclusive school that has recently had a KS1 female pupil join the school with ASD and selective mutism. With additional funding now confirmed, the school requires a teaching assistant to support this pupil on a 1:1 basis with a focus on speech and language development on a part-time basis, 5 mornings per week (8:30am–1pm) until the end of the academic year.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant within this school, you will play an integral part in the education of a female KS1 pupil that has recently joined the school. You will be this pupil's main point of contact, offering comprehensive 1:1 support in all aspects of their school life. This pupil has a dual diagnosis of ASD and selective mutism. You will lead in their speech and language development by:

• Using Makaton and PECs
• Phonics support using RWI
• Speech and language therapy including ELKLAN

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK, have a minimum of 40 days referenceable experience within the last 2 years, and:

• Have experience supporting speech and language requirements
• Experience using Makaton and PECS
• Having ELKLAN training is highly advantageous

What you'll get in return

If 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 amazing benefits, that include:

• Free training
• Upfront cost of DBS covered
• Long-term contract
• Competitive rate of pay
• Company pension scheme
• Full holiday entitlement
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Refer a Friend scheme

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.

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.