Your new companyHays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a well-established Chester-based SEND school that supports pupils with a dual diagnosis of ASD and non-verbal from EYFS - KS4. This is an extremely welcoming and supportive school that is looking to appoint teaching assistants on a long-term full-time basis from September.Your new roleAs a teaching assistant within this school, you support a number of different classes, assisting class teachers to promote an engaging and stimulating learning environment, as well as adapting your approach to best suit the class and individual attainment needs. You will offer 1:1 support on a timetabled basis across the school, taking a pupil-centred approach to education to build strong constructive relationships. The pupils you will be supporting have a variety of complex special educational needs (SEN) typically consisting of ASD and non-verbal, and require 1:1 support on a timetabled basis. You will play a key part in ensuring that these pupils reach their full academic potential by following their EHCP's, meeting key requirements, maintaining records, and liaising with teachers and SENCO on their progress. Your duties will typically include:

• Behaviour management; implementing an array of positive behaviour strategies including sensory circuits, brain breaks, movement breaks, bucket therapy, traffic light systems and pressure therapy
• Speech and language interventions, including the use of PECs, Makaton and AAC
• Working in partnership with external professionals, including speech and language therapists, behaviour specialists, physio-therapists and educational psychologists
• Personal/intimate care requirements

What you'll need to succeedTo be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work", be willing to undergo DBS screening, have referenceable experience supporting SEN and:

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

What you'll get in returnIf you are successful in your application, you will receive the full support, dedication and guidance of an experienced senior DfE accredited recruitment as well as a wide range of benefits which include:

• Free training
• Upfront cost of DBS covered
• Highly competitive rate of pay
• Long-term contract
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Refer a Friend scheme

What you need to do nowIf 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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