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Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a highly respected special educational school in Warrington with a long-standing record of outstanding practice, as they are seeking dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join their skilled and compassionate team on an initial full-time temporary basis, with permanent contracts given to those that are able to excel and build strong constructive relationships with pupils.

Your key responsibilities

• Delivering individualised interventions, such as one-to-one speech and language support
• Using Makaton, PECS, and other communication systems to promote pupils’ expressive and receptive language skills
• Providing behavioural support, guided by positive behaviour strategies and personalised plans
• Assisting with physical therapy activities, mobility programmes, fine and gross motor skill development, and any required physical support
• Supporting learning within both 1:1 and small-group settings
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider staff to ensure each pupil receives consistent, high-quality support

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered in your application, you must be minimum level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified and have relevant referenceable experience supporting children and/or young people over the last2 years. Other requirements include:

• Experience using Makaton, PECs and other communicative aids
• Experience supporting behavioural needs and the ability to effectively manage said behaviours
• Be able to commit to a full-time temporary contract (32.5 hours per week)

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 contact
• Competitive rate of pay
• Company pension scheme
• Full holiday entitlement
• Possible permanent contract
• 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.