1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Everton

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Everton is seeking a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with Autism. The role involves managing behaviour, working closely with the teaching staff, and implementing effective strategies for support. This is a temporary position that could lead to a permanent role.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Support for DBS checks

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a care, education or childcare setting.
• Proven track record of managing challenging behaviour.
• Experience within SEN, including complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a child in EYFS with Autism in managing behaviour.
• Work closely with Class Teacher and SENCo to identify triggers.
• Implement strategies to prevent outbursts.

Skills

Management of challenging behaviour

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in care or education

Job description

Full-Time 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Everton School

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant on behalf of a primary school in the Everton area (L4). This position is to start in September and will be a long-term role with the view to going permanent.

Location: Everton (L3)

Hours: 08:45 – 15:30 (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch)

Pay Rate: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour.

You will be supporting a child in EYFS with Autism (ASC) throughout their day in school. The child in question has difficulties in regulating and managing their own behaviour, and this can result in outbursts both within and outside the classroom environment. You will be required to manage and de-escalate the child’s outbursts and put support into place which may help to prevent these in the future. You will work closely alongside the Class Teacher, as well as the SENCo, to identify the child’s triggers and establish the best strategies for managing this behaviour, where necessary.

The school is committed to the highest possible standard of education and welfare for every child. The school workforce has developed an extensive and creative curriculum to ensure that children are well supported in all aspects of their school life.

To be considered, you must have the following:

- Previous experience within a care, education or childcare setting.

- A proven track record of effectively managing challenging behaviour.

- Experience within SEN, including complex needs.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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