Your new company An excellent opportunity has arisen for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join an amazing school in the Warrington area. The school is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role will be within a specialist education provision who pride themselves on encouraging independence and personal development through communication, engagement, laughter and learning. Your new role As a SEN Teaching Assistant you will either be supporting pupils in small groups or on a 1:1 basis. In this role you will need to establish a supportive caring relationship with the children in order to support them in feeling comfortable. On a daily basis, you will be expected to look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare whilst creating an interesting environment for pupils to learn in. This role will be as rewarding as It is challenging and has the potential to be for the full academic year. What you'll need to succeed Experience of working with children either within or outside a school setting The ability to work within small groups or on a 1:1 basis. Level 2 or 3 Teaching assistant qualification, ideal but not essential. Experience working within a classroom environment or a professional environment with children or young people Ability to work alongside children with SEN needs. Fun, positive and outgoing approach. Understanding of the EHCP, ideal but not essential. Current DBS or willingness to get one Is necessary. What you'll get in return By registering with Hays Education not only will you receive all the support you need from a DfE accredited recruitment expert, you will also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including: -Advice on CV writing and interview techniques. -Access to free Professional Development Training. -Access to permanent vacancies through the Hays PRP team.-Access to our free teaching assistant training course. -Option to join our guarantee scheme. -Competitive rates of pay and holiday pay. -£250 reward vouchers when you recommend a colleague What you need to do now 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.Apply Now Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk