Your new company

Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a Warrington-based two-form entry primary school as this school is actively seeking an experienced and qualified teaching assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a pupil in year three who has ASD, who is non-verbal with behavioural needs. This is an extremely rewarding long-term full-time role within a supportive mainstream primary school that is at the heart of its local community.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant within this school, you will be supporting a pupil in year 3 on a 1:1 basis, acting as their main point of contact throughout the school day and advocating for them as required. You will work in collaboration with the year 3 class teacher, SENCO and external professionals to provide consistent high-quality support, tailored to best suit your pupils' needs. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment
• Use Makaton and other communication strategies to aid in understanding
• Support SALT targets through daily reinforcement, repetition and practice
• Implementation of a myriad of positive behaviour strategies best suited to your pupils' response, i.e., brain breaks, movement breaks, sensory play, etc
• Accurately record and maintain progress including ECHP's and learning journeys
• Direct liaison with parents/guardians, including 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 at least NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified
• Experience supporting ASD
• Experience using Makaton and support SALT
• Be able to commit to a long-term full-time contract

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