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Desian Education; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD opportunities

Company pension scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Dedicated support from Desian

Job summary

Desian Education are partnering with a welcoming primary school in Ellesmere Port to recruit a Reception Class Teaching Assistant with SEND. This full-time, long-term temporary role supports an experienced EYFS team across Nursery and Reception, helping pupils develop communication, independence and early learning skills.

You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver small-group phonics and reading interventions, support pupils with EHCPs, and promote a nurturing, inclusive classroom

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in EYFS (Nursery/Reception).
• Ability to support children with SEND and additional needs.
• Familiarity with early years phonics and reading interventions.
• Comfort with using Makaton and PECS to support communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom operations.
• Encourage positive behaviour and create a safe learning environment.
• Deliver small-group phonics and reading comprehension activities for Reception pupils.
• Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs and EHCPs.
• Collaborate with the school team to meet individual learning needs.

Skills

Phonics support

Reading support

Behaviour management

SEND support

Makaton/PECS

EYFS experience

Job description

Reception Class Teaching Assistant with SEND

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with an extremely inclusive and welcoming single-form entry primary school in Ellesmere Port, situated at the heart of its local community.

Due to continued demand for additional classroom support, the school are looking to appoint a motivated and reliable Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an experienced and supportive EYFS team, working within a mixed Nursery and Reception class at a school with an excellent reputation across the local authority.

Your New Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will join an experienced EYFS cohort and work closely with the class teacher to support the learning, development and engagement of pupils across the Nursery and Reception age groups.

Your role will be varied and rewarding, including:

• Supporting the class teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and creating a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Supporting pupils through learning-through-play activities.
• Promoting social interaction, communication and fine motor development.
• Delivering small-group phonics and reading comprehension interventions to Reception pupils.
• Providing targeted support to pupils with additional needs.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team to meet individual learning needs.
• Supporting pupils with EHCPs to access learning and develop their independence.
• Using Makaton and PECS to support communication.
• Assisting with personal and intimate care where required.

This is an extremely inclusive EYFS environment, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with younger pupils and is passionate about supporting children with a range of additional needs.

You will play an important role in helping pupils develop their confidence, communication, independence and early learning skills, whilst gaining valuable experience across both Nursery and Reception.

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Highly competitive rates of pay.
• Free training and access to further CPD opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Desian Education consultant.
• Access to exclusive teaching vacancies.
• Desian Education’s Refer a Friend scheme.