Your new company Desian Education are proud to be supporting a two-form entry primary school in St Helens that is held in high regard by it’s local community as they are looking to appoint a qualified and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This is a full-time temporary contract with an immediate start available and will last the rest of the academic year. Your new role This is an extremely inclusive and welcoming school that require a full qualified teaching assistant to support pupils with SEN across the EYFS and KS1 classes on a timetabled basis. You will be supporting pupils with a variety of needs including ASD, non-verbal and LD, so the ability to take an pupil and EHCP-led approach as to ensure that each pupils needs are met is imperative. Your duties will include: - 1:1 speech interventions including SALT, PECs and Makaton - Sensory stimuli and fine motor skills development - Use of phonics and letters and sounds to support speech - Implementing positive behaviour strategies What you need to succeed To be considered in your application you must: - Have relevant referenceable classroom experience - Experience supporting pupils with SEN (ASD and non-verbal is highly advantageous) - Be at least NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified What you’ll get in return If you are successful in your application you will receive: - Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant - Competitive rate of pay - Full holiday entitlement - Company pension scheme - Long-term contract - Possible permanent contract - Free training - Refer a Friend scheme - Access to exclusive vacancies