Your new company
Hays Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a Runcorn-based two-form entry primary school that is easily accessible via public transport as they are looking for a motivated and reliable teaching assistant to join their resource base on a full-time temporary basis, starting in January and lasting until at least the end of the academic year. You will be working in collaboration with the class teacher to engage with a small class of 7 pupils in KS2 with SEMH needs, the majority of which have been subject to significant previous trauma. You will lead on ELSA interventions and well-being support, offering 1:1 sessions cross the class on a required basis
Other duties will include:

• Direct liaison with the head teacher and SENCO on pupil progress and further requirements
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies
• Taking a trauma informed approach to education and behavioural strategies

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered in your application, you must have full 'Right to Work' in the UK, have a minimum of 40 days referenceable classroom experience within the last 2 years, and:

• Have experience supporting SEMH and/or trauma
• Have experience implementing positive behaviour strategies
• Be able to commit to a full-time contract (32.5 hours per week)
• Having an NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not essential

What you'll get in return
If you are successful in 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, that include:

• Free training
• Upfront cost of DBS covered
• Long-term contract
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full holiday entitlement (28 days)
• Company pension scheme
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Refer a Friend scheme

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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