Job Description

Do you have experience working with school age children?

Do you have the patience and skills to support children displaying challenging behaviour?

If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Your new company

Hays Education are supporting a primary school in Huyton, Knowsley looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their team for the full academic year.

This full-time Teaching Assistant job will involve supporting a child going through the diagnosis process who is displaying challenging behaviour within the classroom.

Your new role

Working with the class teacher and another class TA, you will be responsible for providing support for a student in Year 4. Working closely with the class teacher, you will plan and deliver daily activities to help access learning both in and outside the classroom. The school has sensory rooms and outdoor spaces that you can utilise as needed to support the student with regulation and find ways for learning to take place.

This job is full time, 8.30-3.30, Monday-Friday during term time.

What you'll need to succeed

A Teaching Assistant qualification would be an advantage for this role, but the school will also consider applications from people with experience of working with school-age children or adults with SEND and behavioural needs. You will be patient and calm, with experience in de-escalation strategies. You will have excellent communication, and work with school staff and parents to provide the best care for the student.

What you'll get in return

From the school, you will have the opportunity to join a supportive team who will invest in you and your development. From Hays, you will benefit from the support of a dedicated consultant who will support you through the application process and remain in contact throughout your placement. You will also benefit from:

Comparative pay via Agency Worker Regulations

Holiday pay accrued as you work

Option to pay into pension

Access to shopping discounts via the Hays App

Access to CPD courses via the Hays App

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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