The Agency
Hays is one of the market-leading agencies in the Education sector in the Cotswolds and are currently actively recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to assist with a rising demand for supply staff. Hays has built long-lasting relationships with local primary and reception schools in the Cotswolds and has a commitment to getting the right candidate in the right schools, with a number of jobs being registered every week.
What you will be doing/ your responsibilities:
* Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
* Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
* Recording and reporting the child’s progress to the Teacher
* Supporting the child stay focused during class hours
* Helping Teachers manage the student’s behaviour
* Helping Teachers improving the core skills of the child with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 basis
* Looking after the child if they are unwell or upset
* Providing a healthy, engaging and safe learning environment for the child
What you’ll need to succeed, skills and competencies:
* Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or equivalent (at least 40 days in the last 5 years)
* Understanding of Special Educational Needs (e.g. physical or mental impairment, learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia), ADHD, ASD)
* Ability to guide and support children with SEN (ages of 5-11)
* Ability to communicate clearly and articulately
* Inquisitive towards children, good relationship building
* Ability to create an encouraging and appropriate learning environment for children with SEN
* Empathetic - understanding, encouraging and sensitivity towards children and their needs
* Ability to carry out tasks involving a computer or hand-device
* Resilient, ability to respond calmly and constructively when under stress
* Adaptable and flexible work attitude
* Ability to learn and use a range of strategies to deal with classroom and individual behaviour
Desired but not essential qualifications:
* A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
* Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or similar
* Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or similar
* T Level in Education and Early Years or similar
What you’ll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity, working in some excellent schools. You’ll receive:
* A day rate of up to £90 per day in addition to holiday pay
* Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
* Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
* A dedicated Hays consultant
Location: Cotswolds (on-site)
Contract type: Full-time for the rest of the academic year, 2 days/week
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 on your career.
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