The AgencyHays is one of the market-leading agencies in the Education sector in Evesham and is currently actively recruiting for 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to assist with a rising demand for supply staff. Hays has built long-lasting relationships with local primary and reception schools in Evesham and has amitment 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:
1. Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
2. Providing 1:1 care to a child with Special Educational Needs ( physical or mental impairment, learning difficulties ( dyslexia), ADHD, ASD)
3. Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
4. Recording and reporting the child’s progress to the Teacher
5. Helping the child stay focused during class hours
6. Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
7. Helping Teachers improving the core skills of the child with SEN, for example reading, writing
8. Looking after and managing the child if unwell or upset
9. Providing a healthy, engaging and safe learning environment for children
What you’ll need to succeed, skills andpetencies:
10. Understanding of Special Educational Needs ( physical or mental impairment, learning difficulties ( dyslexia), ADHD, ASD)
11. Ability to guide and support children (ages of 5-11)
12. Ability tomunicate clearly and articulately
13. Inquisitive towards children, good relationship building
14. Ability to create an encouraging and appropriate learning environment for children with SEN
15. Empathetic, understanding, encouraging and sensitivity towards children and their needs
16. Ability to carry out tasks involving aputer or hand-device
17. Resilient, ability to respond calmly and constructively when under stress
18. Adaptable and flexible work attitude
19. Ability to learn and use a range of strategies to deal with classroom and individual behaviour
Essential:
20. Previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or equivalent (at least 40 days in the last 5 years)
21. Passion for working with children with Special Education Needs
Desired but not essential qualifications:
22. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
23. Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or similar
24. Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or similar
25. 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:
26. A day rate of up to £90 per day in addition to holiday pay
27. Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
28. 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
29. A dedicated Hays consultant
Location: Evesham (on-site)Contract type: Full-time or part-time, flexible daily availability depending on your needsIf 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. #4555478 - Luca Mandzsu