SEND Specialist Provision Teaching Assistant

4685439
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    St Helens
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Ect
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £25,789 to £26,754 per annum FTE
  • Closing date

    6 Aug 2025

SEND Specialist Provision Teaching Assistant - St Helens - Term-time only

SEN Specialist Provision Teaching assistant.

We are currently recruiting for a St Helens-based Primary school with amazing facilities for SEND. The role will see you support a young child with Downs Syndrome who is working at an EYFS level. She loves to learn through games, puzzles, and outdoor activities.

They are looking for the right person to offer support (academic / emotional) in a school setting.

Hays can offer interview support and techniques to help you be successful.

Your new company.

Your new school is seeking a member of staff who can bring confidence, enthusiasm, and motivation to pupils. They incorporate an ethos of fun and inquisitiveness in their approach to the Primary curriculum, promoting students to shine and enrich their learning journey. You will be working in a community-enriched environment with strong partnerships with sports associations and local traditions.

Your new role.

You will be required to immerse yourself within a busy SEN department and provide support for pupils and teaching staff. You will work alongside staff and pupils with SEN difficulties and use teaching and behavioural methods in line with Quality First Teaching practices. You may be required to supervise pupils outside the classroom and create a calm and conductive working environment. You will take part in training in line with the school CPD calendar. Proficiency in Literacy and Numeracy in EYFS curriculum is desirable.

What you will need to succeed.

  • A minimum of 30 days experience working with children in the past 3 years.
  • Ability to work 1:1 and in a group setting.
  • Strong commutation skills.
  • Work constructively as part of a team.
  • Ability to work alongside children with SEN / behavioural needs.
  • Experience of working with phonics would be advantageous.
  • Up-to-date DBS preferred.


What you will get in return.

By registering with Hays Education not only will you receive all the support you need from a DfE accredited recruitment expert, you will also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

- Advice on CV writing and interview techniques.
- Access to free Professional Development Training.
- Access to permanent vacancies through the Hays PRP team.
- Option to join our guarantee scheme*.
- Competitive rates of pay and holiday pay.
- £350 reward vouchers when you recommend a colleague*.

What you need to do now?

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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