Your new company

Desian Education are proud to be supporting a two-form entry primary school in St Helens that is held in high regard by it's local community as they are looking to appoint a qualified and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This is a full-time temporary contract with an immediate start available and will last the rest of the academic year.

Your new role

This is an extremely inclusive and welcoming school that require a full qualified teaching assistant to support pupils with SEN across the EYFS and KS1 classes on a timetabled basis. You will be supporting pupils with a variety of needs including ASD, non-verbal and LD, so the ability to take an pupil and EHCP-led approach as to ensure that each pupils needs are met is imperative. Your duties will include:

* 1:1 speech interventions including SALT, PECs and Makaton

* Sensory stimuli and fine motor skills development

* Use of phonics and letters and sounds to support speech

* Implementing positive behaviour strategies

What you need to succeed

To be considered in your application you must:

* Have relevant referenceable classroom experience

* Experience supporting pupils with SEN (ASD and non-verbal is highly advantageous)

* Be at least NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified

What you'll get in return

If you are successful in your application you will receive:

* Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant

* Competitive rate of pay

* Full holiday entitlement

* Company pension scheme

* Long-term contract

* Possible permanent contract

* Free training

* Refer a Friend scheme

* Access to exclusive vacancies