Job Description
Your new company
Desian Education are proud to be working in collaboration with a Winsford based primary school that scored “Good” in all areas of Ofsted as they require an experienced and reliable teaching assistant for a long-term full-time temporary contract. This role will be starting on 20/04/2026, will last the remainder of the academic year with a permanent appointment being considered for the new academic year for the right individual.
Your new role
As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining an experienced and supportive KS2 cohort, working collaboratively with a year 3 class teacher 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
* Be willing to undergo an Enhanced Children’s DBS check
* Have experience working with SEMH and/or behavioural needs
* Experience supporting trauma
* Be at least NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified
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