EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant - Sutton Colldfield

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Global Developmental Delay and Speech & Language needs in a mainstream primary school in Sutton Coldfield. The role is full-time, one-to-one, starting immediately and running until the end of the academic year, with potential extension.

Knowledge of EYFS and KS1 is essential; MAKATON experience is preferable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant with NVQ/CACHE preferred.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND on a one-to-one basis.
• MAKATON knowledge is preferable but not essential.
• Excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum.
• Recent primary school experience within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with Global Developmental Delay and Speech & Language difficulties on a full-time, one-to-one basis.
• Encourage guided learning sessions and creative intervention with the pupil.
• Assist in reintegration of the pupil into the mainstream classroom.

Skills

Level 3 TA

SEND one-to-one

MAKATON knowledge

EYFS/KS1 curriculum

Recent primary experience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

NVQ / CACHE preferable

Job description

Are you a qualified Level 3 TA looking for a new challenge in Sutton Coldfield?

I am currently recruiting for a SEND TA to work in a mainstream primary school in Sutton Coldfield. This role will be supporting a pupil with Global Developmental Delay & Speech and Language difficulties on a full-time, one to one basis. The role is due to start immediately and will continue until the end of the academic year (this role may continue after this date). The pupil is in Y1 but working to the EYFS curriculum, therefore knowledge of EYFS and KS1 curriculum is essential.

The school encompasses a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to lead their own learning. You will encourage this ethos through guided learning sessions and creative intervention with the pupil. The ultimate goal is for the pupil to be reintegrated into the mainstream classroom.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Level 3 + Teaching Assistant Qualification (NVQ / CACHE preferable)
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND on a one to one basis
• Experience of MAKATON is preferable but not essential
• Excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum
• Recent primary school experience within the last 2 years

This is an excellent opportunity to work at one of the best schools in the area!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.