SEN Teaching Assistant - KS2

Desian Education are proud to be supporting a single-form entry primary school in Ellesmere Port that is easily accessible via public transport as they require a motivated and reliable teaching assistant to join their year 5 class on a full-time temporary basis from September.

Your new role:

Whilst at this school you will be supporting a pupil with high functioning ASD on a 1:1 basis, acting as their main point of contact throughout the school day. This pupils is an extremely loving individual but has been struggling to retain their focus and becoming really disengaged during lessons. To retain focus and promote their engagement you will offer tailored 1:1 interventions in core subjects and implement a myriad of strategies including widgets, fidget toys, brain breaks and movement breaks.

What you need to succeed:

• Full “Right to Work” in the UK
• Expert knowledge of the KS1 national curriculum
• Experience leading small group and 1:1 interventions
• An NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification
• Experience supporting SEND is advantageous
• An Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate or willingness to obtain

What you’ll get in return:

• Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term contract
• Free training
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Access to exclusive vacancies