Your new company

Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a well-established SEND school in Halton as they require an experienced and motivated teaching assistant to offer comprehensive support to pupils across EYFS and KS1 on a 1:1 basis. This is a long-term full-time contract with an extremely inclusive and supportive school that may look to appoint the right individual on a permanent basis after an intal temporary contract.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant within this school, you will offer comprehensive 1:1 support to pupils across EYFS and KS1 that have low functioning needs. You will plan, prepare and implement speech and language interventions, adapting said interventions to best suit pupil individual needs, ability and routines. You will accurately record and maintain progress records and directly liaise with teachers and the SENCo on their progress, including recognising key milestones. You will utilise an array of learning equipment to aid in the development of your pupils' speech and language, including emotion cards, PECs, Makaton and visual references. As well as delivering bespoke SALT you will also aid in behaviour management, implementing an array of positive behaviour strategies that best suit pupils' individual responses. These will include bucket therapy, pressure therapy, movement breaks, sensory play, sensory stimuli, etc.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK, undergo a full enhanced DBS check, have relevant referenceable experience, and:

• Experience planning, preparing and delivering speech and language interventions
• Experience supporting SEN
• An NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification 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 amazing 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.