1:1 Teaching Assistant

KS1 Teaching Assistant- 1:1 Support

Location: Birkenhead (CH41)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-time, Term-time

Salary: £13.75 to £15 per hour

About the role:

We are currently seeking a passionate and understanding teaching assistant to provide 1:1 for a non-verbal pupil, who is part of an inclusive and welcoming primary school. This will be a great new opportunity for someone who has the drive to make a huge difference to a child’s educational and emotional growth, whilst also gaining key skills to add to their own portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting a year group pupil who is non-verbal, on a day-to-day basis.
• Being able to implement bespoke and tailored strategies to aid engagement and focus.
• Assist the class teacher to deliver their lessons and behaviour management within the classroom.
• Encouraging appropriate social interactions and confidence-building.
• Liaising with the SENCO, pupils’ parents and all external agencies involved.

About the school:

• Rated good by OFSTED in all areas.
• A vibrant, caring, community- feel school in the heart of Birkenhead.
• A passion and commitment to enabling all pupils academic and emotional growth.
• Strong Christian values shown throughout the school in both the pupils and staff.
• A curriculum designed to give each people the best opportunity to thrive.
• 2 form entry
• Dedication to all SEND pupils and the inclusion of them within the school.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of all pupils by all staff members.
• Wide array of after school clubs available which promote fitness and mental health for pupils.

What we are looking for:

• Previous Experience supporting Non-verbal children or children with additional needs.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (Desirable).
• Commitment to being inclusive of each and every pupil and valuing their wellbeing.
• Have patience, empathy and strong behaviour managements skills.
• Have a commitment to ensuring positive pupil wellbeing.

Why chose teaching Personnel:

• Competitive rate of pay, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Access to tailored and accredited CPD courses to build up your training portfolio including specialist Thrive and SEND courses.
• Access to a dedicated consultant who is available to help as and when needed.
• Opportunities for long-term roles and permanent placements.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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