KS1 Teaching Assistant

We are currently supporting a large two-form entry primary school in Widnes to recruit an experienced KS1 teaching assistant for a long-term role in this year.

The school requires a motivated and reliable Teaching Assistant to cover Key Stage 1. This is a full-time contract lasting until the end of the academic year.
The role is term time only, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

Your new role
In your role as a Year 1-1 Teaching Assistant, you will be working under the instruction of class teachers to promote an inclusive and accessible learning environment and use your initiative to effectively manage the classroom and behaviours. You will utilise all the learning equipment available and identify when students may be struggling with work and offer intervention and booster sessions in core subjects as required on a 1:1 and group basis. You will also support pupils with SEN (ADHD, dyslexia, and ADD). Other duties will include phonics and read write inc.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful with your application you will need

• Experience working with Children in the last 2 years
• Experience of working with children or adults with special educational needs
• To feel confident working one to one.
• To be professional at all times, as well as friendly and enthusiastic.
• To be able to communicate effectively with staff, children and parents.
• A current enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to acquire one through Hays

What you'll get in return
If you are successful with your application, you will receive the full support, dedication and guidance of a senior DfE accredited recruitment consultant as well as a wide range of benefits, which include:

• Free training
• Upfront cost of DBS covered
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Flexible working options
• Long-term temporary contract
• Full holiday entitlement
• Highly competite rate of pay

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.
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