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1:2 Support Assistant Vacancy - Leyland Primary School

Date posted : 17/07/18
£9 - £10 per hour

Job description

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1:2 Behaviour Support Assistant Needed to work alongside two children in Y1.

Leyland Primary School PR25

The Role

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for a dynamic Teaching Assistant to work 1:2 with two children who are transitioning from Reception to Y1. This is a behaviour support role, both children have Special Educational Needs however and both children do need additional direction and extra support during this crucial year group to develop Speech and Language and also social skills. Experience working alongside children with challenging behaviour is essential for this role and the Headteacher has expressed the ideal candidate must be 'firm but fair' to ensure that both children are progressing and on track. This is a full time role Monday - Friday working from 9:00 - 15:15 (5.25 hours per day).

Your School

This particular school is an average sized Primary School who have been working with Teaching Personnel for a number of years. We hold a long-standing relationship with SLT and understand the school ethos. The school do not use a lot of supply however the staff we have had working in the school have thoroughly enjoyed their time there and have expressed the school is made up of a welcoming and supportive team.

Essential: Level 2 qualification or above. Experience working alongside children with SEN. You must have worked within a Primary School within the last 12 months. Confident working alongside children with challenging behaviour and a proven track record of raising attainment within the classroom.

Teaching Personnel

Take a look at our 'Google Reviews' to hear what our current employees have to say about working with us. To view these please Google 'Teaching Personnel Preston' to view our reviews on the right hand side.

Teaching Personnel pay our staff weekly and directly into your bank account - no need for umbrella companies! Do not wait to see whether your current role gets extended. Do not put all of your eggs in one basket. Do not delay in getting in contact. Please call Chloe Gardiner on 01772 842154 to discuss the Teaching Personnel registration process and to arrange a suitable meeting time. Alternatively please send a copy of your most up to date CV

"I would highly recommend Teaching Personnel to anybody. I have started with them just recently and I've enjoyed my experience so much. It's such a professional company. I was cleared for work and got my first job in no time."

"I have joined Teaching Personnel in March. Within a couple of weeks i was cleared for work and I was at a school straight away. I would highly recommend. Chloe has been a huge helping hand finding me work that is suitable for me. She has always kept in touch asking how the work is going."

"Highly recommend Teaching Personnel if you're looking for a professional, friendly agency to find you work as quick as possible. After leaving my current job and worrying about work, Chloe had lined me up an interview that week for long term supply. Never looked back and really enjoy working for them!"

"I joined teaching personnel in February and they have been extremely helpful in finding me positions efficiently and getting me into work. Chloe has been exceptional with all the help and support she has given me and constantly on the ball at getting into the next school once I have finished a placement."

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