Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Wirral, Merseyside, UK

Salary: £95 per day

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives (12 weeks temporary work which can lead to a permanent position after 12 weeks).

The School is an independent 39-week specialist day provision for boys and girls, aged between 5 and 11 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

We also work with a range of education settings across Wirral.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and supervising educational games, sports, and craft activities
• Assisting children with reading and literacy tasks
• Preparing classrooms for lessons and activities
• Working with pupils in small groups or on a 1:1 basis, including children with additional needs
• Creating displays of children's work
• Supporting teachers in managing classroom behaviour
• Helping children on school trips and during group activities
• Listening to children read, telling stories, and providing extra support as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months' experience working with children in schools, nurseries, or similar settings
• References covering the last two years (no gaps)
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay, paid weekly with no payroll charges
• Flexible working hours to suit your needs
• Access to the Vetro Mobile App for shift communication and booking
• Support from an education-led consultant with a personal approach
• Free training opportunities
• Entry into our Golden Ticket prize draw to win £1,000
• Holiday pay, either paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
• Contributed pension scheme

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.