SEND Teaching Assistants - Mainstream Primary Education - Whiston

Are you a teaching assistant looking for an exciting new role for September?

Do you thrive working in a calm, rewarding, and nurturing environment?

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

EdStaff are a leading independent supply agency based in the Northwest, who are currently recruiting enthusiastic primary teaching assistant to work on a one-to-one basis with a child in KS1 with SEND needs. who can inspire young people in their learning. We have day-to-day, short-term and long-term positions available across the Northwest area.

Person Specifications:

• Looks to inspire young people in their learning and create a fun and engaging routine for pupils
• Confident in the classroom and able to use your own initiative
• Can work with teaching and SLT staff to remove learning barriers for pupils and create a safe and stimulating working environment
• Passionate about delivering fun and engaging lessons
• Desire to make a difference within educational settings
• Hold an up-to-date DBS on the update service or be prepared to undertake a full enhanced DBS check prior to placement.

Key Responsibilities;

• Helping the class teacher engage pupils and for them to be able to access learning material
• Work on a one-to-one basis with pupil with SEND needs
• Work closely with school SENDCo to assess learning and SEMH needs on classroom and enact strategies and resources aimed to pupils regulate themselves in a school setting
• Monitor and manage pupil behaviour in line with school policy and process

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to work on a one-to-one basis within mainstream SEND school setting
• Kind, calm, nurturing personality who can build trusting relationships with pupils
• Can work across departments to help remove learning barriers for pupils
• Available on a full-time basis during the school day
• Experience of working with children inside or outside of the education sector
• Suitable references within the last 3 years

Why Join EdStaff:

• A dedicated consultant who will support you in your job search
• Free online CPD and safeguarding training so you can continue to expand your learning
• Locality - we look for schools that work for you
• Opportunities to expand your experience within a range of settings - primary and secondary schools, SEN schools, colleges and tutoring opportunities.
• The opportunity to build relationships with local schools
• Competitive pay rates
• Refer a friend scheme
• Potential for long-term teaching roles and even permanent positions

EdStaff are committed to safeguarding and promoting to welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.