SEND Teaching Assistants - Mainstream Primary Education - Whiston

Are you a teaching assistant looking for an exciting new role for September?

Do you thrive working in a calm, rewarding, and nurturing environment?

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

EdStaff are a leading independent supply agency based in the Northwest, who are currently recruiting enthusiastic primary teaching assistant to work on a one-to-one basis with a child in KS1 with SEND needs. who can inspire young people in their learning. We have day-to-day, short-term and long-term positions available across the Northwest area.

Person Specifications:

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• Looks to inspire young people in their learning and create a fun and engaging routine for pupils
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• Confident in the classroom and able to use your own initiative
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• Can work with teaching and SLT staff to remove learning barriers for pupils and create a safe and stimulating working environment
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• Passionate about delivering fun and engaging lessons
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• Desire to make a difference within educational settings
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• Hold an up-to-date DBS on the update service or be prepared to undertake a full enhanced DBS check prior to placement.
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Key Responsibilities;

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• Helping the class teacher engage pupils and for them to be able to access learning material
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• Work on a one-to-one basis with pupil with SEND needs
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• Work closely with school SENDCo to assess learning and SEMH needs on classroom and enact strategies and resources aimed to pupils regulate themselves in a school setting
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• Monitor and manage pupil behaviour in line with school policy and process
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Essential Requirements:

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• Ability to work on a one-to-one basis within mainstream SEND school setting
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• Kind, calm, nurturing personality who can build trusting relationships with pupils
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• Can work across departments to help remove learning barriers for pupils
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• Available on a full-time basis during the school day
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• Experience of working with children inside or outside of the education sector
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• Suitable references within the last 3 years
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Why Join EdStaff:

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• A dedicated consultant who will support you in your job search
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• Free online CPD and safeguarding training so you can continue to expand your learning
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• Locality - we look for schools that work for you
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• Opportunities to expand your experience within a range of settings – primary and secondary schools, SEN schools, colleges and tutoring opportunities.
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• The opportunity to build relationships with local schools
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• Competitive pay rates
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• Refer a friend scheme
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• Potential for long-term teaching roles and even permanent positions
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EdStaff are committed to safeguarding and promoting to welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.