Year 1 SEN Teaching Assistant

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in South Liverpool is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time temporary position starting in September, with potential for permanent employment. The role involves supporting children with various needs, requiring prior SEN experience and appropriate qualifications. You will benefit from a competitive salary, professional support, and a refer-a-friend bonus.

Benefits

Fixed-term contract with potential extension

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

£250 referral scheme for successful referrals

Qualifications

• Experience working 1-to-1 with pupils with different levels of needs.
• Full DBS on the update service required.
• Previous SEN experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Help children who need encouragement to stay focused.
• Manage challenging behaviours in the classroom.
• Support SEN pupils effectively.

Skills

Communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Patience

Empathy

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning

SEN Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Your new role

We are working with a great school in the South Liverpool area looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to start in September on a full-time temporary basis with the opportunity of going permanent for the right candidate. If you are outgoing, able to manage challenging behaviours, and love to see children thrive in education & learning, then this role may be for you.

Our client is seeking someone with previous SEN experience, working 1-to-1 with pupils with different levels of needs. You will be helping around the classroom as well as working closely with the children who need encouragement to stay focused.

What you'll need to succeed

• Full DBS on the update service
• An NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification
• Skills in communication, literacy & numeracy
• SEN Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Attributes such as patience, empathy, creativity, and flexibility
• Experience of working with children with different levels of needs

Please mention any other relevant experience that would help your application stand out when applying.

What you'll get in return

• A fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension or permanent employment
• A dedicated consultant from Hays Education who will provide you with advice, guidance, and support throughout your placement
• A competitive salary depending on your qualifications and experience
• A refer-a-friend scheme that rewards you with £250 for every successful referral you make