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Hays are currently working with a primary school in the Wigan area to help them secure a Teaching Assistant to start immediately within their Reception class. This school's aim is to ensure that every child can thrive personally and academically. The school is easily accessible via various transport links and major roads. They are a welcoming school with a friendly staff cohort.

Your new role

You will be responsible for providing support and assistance to the Reception class, supporting the class teacher. You will need to work on a 1:1 and group basis, providing additional support to children through intervention sessions including reading, writing and phonics. You may need to support children with SEN depending on the timetable and the needs of the class.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess recent experience working with children, ideally in an educational setting. As the schools are recruiting immediately, it would be ideal if you could jump straight into the role, however, do not let this put you off applying as we are always receiving new roles. SEN experience would also be desirable in this role however it is not essential as it will depend on the school you are placed in.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will be paid a highly competitive daily rate and will be working in this successful school where you will become an integral part of a welcoming team of TAs. You will therefore have the opportunity to further develop your own teaching assistant skills and experience.

A dedicated consultant will always be on hand should you have any questions or concerns.

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.