Your new company
Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a Halton-based SEND school that supports pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs as they are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable teaching assistant for a long-term full-time contract. This is a full-time position with working hours consisting of 8:30am - 3:30pm.
Your new role
As a teaching assistant within this school you will be supporting pupils typically between the ages of 8 - 16 with a variety of SEMH and behavioural needs. As you will be supporting SEMH you will be required to take a trauma-informed approach to education and effectively monitor pupil triggers and behaviours. You will offer intervention and booster sessions in all core subjects and social development on a 1:1 and small group basis, as well as actively encourage pupils to partake in learning by offering an engaging and stimulating learning environment. This school also offers vocational courses including hair and beauty, gardening, and cooking.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as extensive recent referenceable experience supporting behavioural disorders, as well as:
* Experience delivering intervention and booster sessions on a 1:1 and small group basis
* Experience implementing positive behaviour strategies
* An NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is advantageous but not essential
What you'll get in return
If you are successful in your application, you will receive the full support, dedication and guidance of a senior DfE accredited recruitment consultant as well as a wide range of benefits, which include:
* Free training
* Company pension scheme
* Competitive rate of pay
* Full holiday entitlement
* Long-term contract
* Access to exclusive vacancies
* Refer a Friend scheme
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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