Hays is one of the market-leading agencies in the Education sector in Evesham and is currently actively recruiting for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant at a primary school in Evesham to support a Year 2 child. The child has a diagnosis of ASD and will need direction in boundaries and friendships and to navigate the curriculum. 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. Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
3. Recording and reporting children’s progress to the Teacher
4. Helping children stay focused during class hours
5. Supervising group activities, sports events and school outings
6. Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
7. Helping Teachers improving the core skills of children with Special Educational Needs, for example reading, writing or providing 1:1 care
8. Looking after children who are 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 with SEN
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:At least 40 days experience as a Teaching Assistant or equivalent in the past 5 years.Desired but not essential qualifications:
20. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
21. Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or similar
22. Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or similar
23. 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:
24. A day rate of up to £90 per day in addition to holiday pay
25. Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
26. 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
27. A dedicated Hays consultant
Location: Evesham (on-site)Contract type: Full-time or part-time (in conversation)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. #4553003 - Luca Mandzsu