1:1 Behavioural Support
| Posting date: | 11 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £83.33 to £90.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Up-to £90.00 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2024 |
| Location: | Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HX |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4585133_1720691390 |
Summary
The Agency
Hays is one of the market-leading agencies in the Education sector in Tewkesbury and is currently actively recruiting for 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant jobs to assist with a rising demand for supply staff. Hays has built long-lasting relationships with local primary and reception schools in Tewkesbury and has a commitment to getting the right candidate in the right schools, with a number of jobs being registered every week.
What you will be doing/ your responsibilities:
- Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
- Providing 1:1 care to a child with Special Educational Needs (e.g. physical or mental impairment, learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia), ADHD, ASD)
- Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
- Recording and reporting the child's progress to the Teacher
- Helping the child stay focused during class hours
- Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
- Helping Teachers improving the core skills of the child with SEN, for example reading, writing
- Looking after and managing the child if unwell or upset
- Providing a healthy, engaging and safe learning environment for children
What you'll need to succeed, skills and competencies:
- Understanding of Special Educational Needs (e.g. physical or mental impairment, learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia), ADHD, ASD)
- Ability to guide and support children with SEN
- Ability to communicate clearly and articulately
- Inquisitive towards children, good relationship building
- Ability to create an encouraging and appropriate learning environment for children with SEN
- Empathetic - understanding, encouraging and sensitivity towards children and their needs
- Ability to carry out tasks involving a computer or hand-device
- Ability to respond calmly and constructively when under stress
- Adaptable and flexible work attitude
- Ability to learn and use a range of strategies to deal with classroom and individual behaviour
Essential:Previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or equivalent (at least 40 days in the last 5 years)Desired but not essential qualifications:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
- Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or similar
- Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or similar
- T Level in Education and Early Years or similar
What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity, working in some excellent schools. You'll receive:
- A day rate of up to £90 per day in addition to holiday pay
- Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
- Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
- A dedicated Hays consultant
Location: Tewkesbury (on-site)
Contract type: Part-time or Full-time depending on your needs
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 on your career.
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