The AgencyHays is one of the market-leading agencies in the Education sector in Tewkesbury and is currently actively recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to assist a Year 4 child at a primary school in Tewkesbury.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. Providing 1:1 care to a child
3. Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
4. Recording and reporting the child’s progress to the Teacher
5. Helping the child stay focused during class hours
6. Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
7. Helping Teachers improving the child’s core skills, for example reading, writing
8. Looking after and managing the child if unwell or upset
9. Providing a healthy, engaging and safe learning environment
What you’ll need to succeed, skills andpetencies:
10. Ability to guide and support children
11. Ability tomunicate clearly and articulately
12. Inquisitive towards children, good relationship building
13. Ability to create an encouraging learning environment for children
14. Active listening skills
15. Empathetic - understanding, encouraging and sensitivity towards children and their needs
16. Ability to carry out tasks involving aputer or hand-device
17. Ability to respond calmly and constructively when under stress
18. Adaptable and flexible work attitude
Essential:
19. Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or equivalent (at least 40 days in the last 5 years)
20. Passion for working with children with Special Education Needs
Desired but not essential qualifications:
21. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
22. Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or similar
23. Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or similar
24. 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:
25. A day rate of up to £90 per day in addition to holiday pay
26. Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
27. 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
28. A dedicated Hays consultant
Location: Tewkesbury (on-site)Contract type: Part-time, Monday-Friday (mornings only)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. #4555443 - Luca Mandzsu