Job Description
Your new company
Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with a Winsford-based single form entry primary school as they require an experienced and qualified teaching assistant to join their team on a full-time basis until the end of the academic year. This is a full-time position based in a designated SEMH provision.
Your new role
As a teaching assistant within this school you will work collaboratively with a the class teacher and SENCO to promote the engagement and learning of your new pupils. The class you will be working is at full capacity with a small group with individual ECHP’s with varying levels of SEMH. You will lead on 1:1 support, delivering a trauma-informed curriculum and tailoring your approach to best suit individual emotional & attainment needs as well as personalities, you will:
* Delivering well-being and mindfulness sessions to boost confidence and self-esteem
* Support with ELSA interventions
* Use extensive positive reinforcement and strategies to promote engagement
* Regularly liaise with the SENCO on pupil progress, further requirements and key milestones
What you need to succeed
* Full “Right to Work” in the UK
* Referenceable experience supporting children and young people (classroom based is preferrable)
* Experience supporting SEMH and/or behavioural needs
* An Enhanced Children’s DBS check or willing to undergo
* 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:
* Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant
* Competitive rate of pay
* Full holiday entitlement
* Company pension scheme
* Long-term contract
* Free training
* Refer a Friend scheme
* Access to exclusive vacancies