Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Unique School Solutions; Dalton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant education provider in Rotherham is looking for a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will support children with special educational needs (SEND) in a warm and engaging school environment. This role offers opportunities for permanent employment after 12 weeks and provides access to high-quality training courses. The ideal candidate should have experience in Key Stage 1 and a background working with SEND students, particularly those with Autism and ADHD.

Benefits

Access to over 30 FREE training courses

Paid via PAYE only

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a friend scheme

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND needs in Key Stage 1 classes.
• Assist the teacher in implementing the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Help children reach their developmental targets.

Skills

Experience working within a school

Key Stage 1 experience

Supporting children with SEND

Building rapport with young learners

Working under direction and initiative

Supporting small groups and 1:1

Job description

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Rotherham, S65

£95 per day

Start date : ASAP

Contract type : Temp - perm

Working hours : Monday – Friday, (term time only) 8.15- 3.30

Unique School Solutions is supporting a large and vibrant Primary School in the S65 area of Rotherham to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within Key Stage 1 classes, supporting children with SEND needs. The role will be working within the classroom under the direction of the teacher, supporting students with the Key Stage 1 curriculum and helping to reach developmental targets.

About the school :

• Warm and engaging school environment
• Supportive and well-organised leadership team
• Large and culturally diverse school community
• Experienced SEND team
• Strong community links

Essential requirements for the role :

• Previous experience working within a school (mainstream or special)
• Key Stage 1 experience
• Experience supporting children with SEND, in particular Autism, ADHD and communication
• The ability to build rapport with young learners
• The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative
• The ability to support small groups and on a 1 : 1 basis

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from :

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
• Access to over 30 FREE, high-quality training courses
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
• The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp–perm offer to schools

Unique School Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Barred List Check relevant to the post. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Please note : the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay