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Hays Recruitment is proud to be supporting a single-form entry primary school in Winsford that is at the heart of its local community as they are looking to appoint an experienced and reliable teaching assistant for a long-term full-time contract, starting after the half-term. This is an extremely welcoming and supportive school that has high SEMH pupil numbers and requires a behaviour specialist teaching assistant to offer comprehension 1:1 interventions across the school. This contract will last until Christmas, in the first instance, with a possible extension for the right individual.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant within this school, you will play an integral role in the education of a select number of pupils across KS1 and KS2 that have SEMH due to previous trauma. You will offer 1:1 support across KS1 and KS2 on a timetabled basis, planning and delivering bespoke interventions to meet your pupils' EHCP requirements. The interventions that you will be delivering will cover key areas, including ELSA, behaviour, well-being and core subjects. You will take a pupil-centred approach to support, ensuring that the needs of your new pupils are at the heart of all operations, which will in turn aid in building strong constructive relationships. As you will be supporting SEMH, your pupils may at times present challenging behaviours as a cry out for help. To support this, you will also implement an array of positive behaviour strategies, including reward charts, movement breaks, brain breaks, positive reinforcement and other strategies that you feel your pupils will respond well to. As the behaviour of your pupils improves, you will integrate them into new pupil groups and classes. You will also accurately record your pupil progress and records, giving direct feedback to class teachers, the SENCO and guardians, as well as recognising key milestones.

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:

• Be willing to undergo a full enhanced DBS check
• Have experience supporting SEMH and behavioural needs
• Have experience delivering a trauma-informed approach to education
• Be able to commit to a full-time temporary contract (32.5 hours per week)
• Having an NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not essential

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
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Competitive rate of pay
• Long-term 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.

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