Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a community-based primary school in their search for a 1:1 SEN teaching assistant for a pupil recently awarded an EHCP.
Why Hays?Our close-knit team have over 40 years' combined experience within recruitment, with all of us having personal experience of the education sector. Having worked with a variety of schools and multi-academy trusts across the South Yorkshire region, we provide schools and candidates with the perfect match on a regular basis, adhering to the highest compliance within the industry.
We pride ourselves on being your local team who have extensive knowledge of the area. But we also have the national support of the Hays brand, meaning we can provide you with exceptional quality CPD, exclusive roles with multi-academy trusts as well as other candidate benefits like our portal and shopping discounts.
We truly believe in our staff, and aim to provide the most positive and engaging experience right from initial registration, with ongoing support from your friendly and personable consultant.

Your new roleThis position is for an experienced teaching assistant who has worked with additional needs in a previous role. You will be instrumental in integrating the young person into the classroom environment, facilitating and encouraging their participation at a level suitable to their abilities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the child within a classroom environment
• Supervising at playtimes and within the classroom
• Identifying triggers for the student in order to mitigate difficult situations
• Liaise with the class teacher and other professionals regarding the childs care
• Feedback to parents/carers on the childs progress
• Record and monitor achievements
• Build a strong trusting relationship with the pupil
  • Monitor and support the child's safety, ensuring they do not access unsafe areas or items.
  • Help the child with self-care tasks
  • Implement strategies to manage the child's impulsive behaviours and sensory needs.
  • Work closely with the school's SENCO and other staff to create a supportive learning environment.

What you'll need to succeedThis is an exciting opportunity to truly make a difference to a young persons life. As this child has specific needs, we require a candidate who:

• Has experience working with young people diagnosed as having SEN
• Displays a calm and rational nature
• Has an understanding of ASD and similar conditions
• Can commit to half-day sessions on a long-term basis
• Has a DBS on the update service or is willing to apply for one
• Demonstrates a high level of passion for education and supporting young people

What you need to do nowIf 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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