Randstad Education are working with a lovely primary school based in St Helens who are looking for a permanent staff member to join their team. The role will be full time Monday to Friday 8:30:3:30 with a 30 minute break in between. They are looking for someone who can deliver SEND interventions.
Job Description:
* To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support learning.
* General TA duties, including support of students with additional needs, with other duties as directed by the SENCo or class teacher.
* To provide dedicated support for children from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to KS2, ensuring their individual learning and development goals are met in a safe, nurturing environment
* To work under the professional direction of a teacher and within an agreed system of supervision in delivering lessons set by or with teacher.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored learning plans.
* Assist with personal care routines where necessary, maintaining dignity and respect
* Support the development of communication, social, and emotional skills through targeted strategies.
* Monitor and record progress, sharing observations with the teaching team and parents.
* Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs and ensure accessibility.
* Promote positive behaviour and emotional well:being in line with school policies.
* Collaborate with external professionals when required to support holistic development.
Person Specification
* Experience or interest in working with children
* Understanding of child development and inclusive practices.
* Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
* Level 2 qualification
Main Duties:
* Progress pupils learning and assess, record, and report on development, progress, and attainment as agreed with the class teacher.
* Support children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs to learn as effectively and independently as possible, both individually and in small groups.
* Participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and observations with the class teacher, compiling and writing reports, assessments or observations as required.
* Support childrens emotional development and resilience when approaching learning tasks
* Support childrens behaviour in line with the schools vision, values and behaviour policy.
* Follow all school safeguarding procedures and participate in training as appropriate.
* Assist with children at the beginning and end of the day and in the playground as require, including the supervision of children during their lunchtime.
* Always implement and promote the schools equal opportunities policies and to value diversity.
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
* Administer first aid and be willing to be first aid trained.
* Develop activities to promote social interactions between pupils during break times
If you are interested in this role please apply or send your CV to