Your new company
Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting an Ellesmere Port-based single-form entry primary school that is easily accessible via public transport as they are looking to recruit an experienced and reliable teaching assistant for a full-time temporary long-term contract with an immediate start available.
Your new role
As a teaching assistant within this school, you will be supporting the EYFS and KS2 classes. On a Monday, you will be supporting a pupil with the reception class on a 1:1 basis. You will be this pupils main point of contact throughout the school day, meeting them at the school gate and walking them back to their grown-up(s) at the end of the day. This pupil can be very lively and disruptive during lessons. They are a lovely young pupil but can be very verbal and disruptive. You will be required to promote their engagement and learning by implementing a myriad of positive behaviour strategies. Tuesday through to Friday you will offer general support across the KS2 classes, supporting pupils on a 1:1 and group basis with intervention and boosters, and working alongside class teachers to promote a stimulating and engaging learning environment.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as a minimum of 40 days referenceable experience within a classroom environment within the last 2 years, as well as:
* Experience supporting disruptive/challenging behaviours
* Experience delivering intervention and booster sessions on a 1:1 and small group basis
* An NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not essential
What you'll get in return
If you are successful in your application, you will receive the full support, dedication and guidance of a senior DfE accredited recruitment consultant, as well as a wide range of benefits, which include:
* Free training
* Upfront cost of DBS covered
* Competitive rate of pay
* Company pension scheme
* Full holiday entitlement
* Long-term contract
* Access to exclusive vacancies
* Refer a Friend scheme
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 about your career.