Your new company

Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a mainstream primary school in Chester that is easily accessible via public transport as they are looking for an experienced and reliable teaching assistant to join their EYFS ASC resource base on a full-time temporary basis. This is an extremely welcoming and supportive school that has a high percentage of SEN. Due to additional funding, they are looking to expand their SEN team and require long-term full-time cover with an ASC base.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining a highly experienced and supportive SEN cohort, based within an EYFS ASC designated provision. You will work in collaboration with the class teacher and other teaching assistants to deliver engaging and stimulating lessons by differentiating learning material, tailoring learning to best suit pupil needs, and taking a pupil-led approach as required. You will offer 1:1 support across the class as to ensure that each pupil's individual needs, personality and EHCP are met, with core duties that will consist of:

• Speech and language support: Makaton, PECS, SALT, etc
• Working alongside external professionals, including speech and language therapists
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies including sensory play/therapy, traffic light systems, etc
• Completing personal/intimate care requirements

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK, referenceable experience supporting adults or children with complex and profound needs, and:

• Experience working with/supporting ASC (Autistic Spectrum Conditions)
• Be comfortable completing personal/intimate care requirements
• Be able to commit to a full-time 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 benefits, that include:

• Free training
• Upfront cost of DBS covered
• Long-term contract
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• 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.