teaching assistant

Desian Education; Northwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Free training and professional develop

Job summary

Desian Education is recruiting 5-8 teaching assistants for a Northwich SEND primary school for long-term full-time contracts starting in the new year. You will support pupils with SEND across EYFS/KS1 and KS2, tailoring your approach to each pupil's needs and working with teachers and other TAs to promote inclusion.

Duties include personal care, using Makaton and PECs, implementing positive behaviour strategies, and collaborating with SALT, educational psychologists and LA officers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND (ASD/ASC, non-verbal, SEMH) is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt support to EYFS/KS1/KS2 cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care across EYFS and KS1.
• Use of Makaton and PECs to support communication.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including SALT, educational psychologists and LA officers.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication support

Team collaboration

Job description

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with a Northwich-based SEND primary school that has great links to the motorway as they are looking to appoint a number of dedicated and reliable teaching assistants for long-term temporary contracts in the new year. This is an extremely inclusive school that supports pupils of varying SEND needs including ASD/ASC, non-verbal, downs syndrome and SEMH, with classes groups by age group and ability. This school are looking to appoint 5 - 8 teaching assistants for long-term full-time contracts with temporary to permanent being considered for the right individuals. Your new role: As a teaching assistant within this school you will play a vital role in the education and development of pupils with SEND (special education needs and disabilities). You will tailor your approach to best suit individual pupil needs and work collaboratively with teachers and teaching assistants to ensure inclusion. Your duties will vary dependent on the class you are in with the EYFS and KS1 cohort consisting of ASD, cognitive and sensory requirements and the KS2 cohort consisting of SEMH, trauma and behavioural needs. Your typical duties will consist of:

• Supporting with personal care across EYFS and KS1
• Use of Makaton and PECs to support communication across EYFS and KS1
• Supporting with personal care across EYFS and KS1
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including SALT, educational psychologists and LA officers

What you'll get in return:

• Competitive rates of pay
• A full-time, long-term contract
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Free training and professional development