Your new companyHays are recruiting Teaching Assistants to provide support within an ADHD/ADD secondary school based in Blythe Bridge. The school need resilient Teaching Assistants who can work closely with students to provide stable and continuous support. Your new role
* You will be providing support to young people with ADHD & ADD who may have a short attention span and display some challenging behaviours.
* You will work closely with the teaching staff to provide targeted support and guidance for students.
* 1:1 or group work with students who require additional support
* Assisting the teacher with classroom preparation
* Leading group work
* Helping the class teacher with pupil observations
* We have a number of roles available both full time and part-time and short-term or long-term bookings.
What you'll need to succeed
* previous experience working with students with ADHD is desirable but not essential.
* excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with both students and colleagues.
* patience and empathy when dealing with students facing challenging circumstances.
Working with Hays, you will receive a daily pay rate between £75 - £85 depending on school booking. You will have also have a dedicated consultant to provide ongoing support from the point of registering and throughout your time working with us.