1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Hays is one of the market-leading agencies in the Education sector in West Yorkshire, Wakefield Education Authority and are currently actively recruiting for Teaching Assistant jobs to assist with a rising demand for supply staff. Hays has built long-lasting relationships with local primary schools in Wakefield and has a commitment to getting the right candidate in the right schools, with a number of jobs being registered every week.

Hays Education is urgently seeking a dedicated and passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational and developmental needs of a child in Year 6 with Autism and other complex needs. This SEND Teaching Assistant job is based both in and out of the classroom and the location of the school is in South West Wakefield.

The school is a very supportive environment to work in, and Hays Education has a strong working relationship with this school. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives.

The role will include but is not limited to:

- Providing assistance to the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and educational activities
- Assisting in creating a safe and nurturing environment for the pupil you are supporting
- Supporting the pupil with their daily routines and access to learning
- Fostering positive relationships with other students, parents and caregivers, outside agencies and staff members
- Helping to maintain classroom organisation and cleanliness
- Collaborating with the lead teacher to assess student progress and provide feedback

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Previous experience working with SEND pupils is preferred
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and colleagues
- Ability to educate and engage children in learning activities
- Experience working with children with special educational needs
- Knowledge of working with individuals on the autism spectrum

As a Hays Supply Teacher, you will receive:

• A day rate of up to £150 per day in addition to holiday pay
• Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
• £350 vouchers once you've worked with Hays for 20 days
• £350 vouchers for referring a friend who completes 20 days' work via Hays
• Regular salary through our guarantee scheme
• Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
• Flexibility - we can offer temporary, short term, long term or permanent work

If you are enthusiastic about working in an educational setting and have a passion for helping children reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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.
*Refer a friend and receive £350 worth of high street vouchers. Do you know of an individual who applied unsuccessfully for a permanent/long-term teaching job who you believe would be suitable for full-time job roles? Or that is currently working for another agency that may be interested in discussing the positions further? In return for every Primary Teacher you recommend to Hays, who then goes on to work in a teaching job for us, we will give you £350 of high street vouchers.

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