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Hays Recruitment is proud to be supporting a Runcorn-based single-form entry primary school that is at the heart of its local community as they are looking for a motivated and experienced teaching assistant to join their team on a long-term temporary basis. This is a long-term part-time position consisting of 5 mornings, 8:30am–1pm.

Within this role you will be joining the KS1 cohort and supporting a female pupil on a 1:1 basis within the main classroom and resource provision. The pupil you will be supporting has SEN and requires intense speech and language support, meaning that you will lead on speech and language interventions and therapy. Other duties will include:

• Use of PECS and Makaton to support speech and language development
• ELKLAN
• Integrating into new pupil groups
• Supporting during break and lunch times

What you'll need to succeed

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

• Experience supporting SEN, speech and language requirements is advantageous
• Have experience using PECS and Makaton
• Being ELKLAN trained is 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 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.