Your new company

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with a Winsford-based single form entry primary school as they require an experienced and qualified teaching assistant to join their team on a full-time basis until the end of the academic year. This is a full-time position based in a designated SEMH provision.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant within this school you will work collaboratively with a the class teacher and SENCO to promote the engagement and learning of your new pupils. The class you will be working is at full capacity with a small group with individual ECHP’s with varying levels of SEMH. You will lead on 1:1 support, delivering a trauma-informed curriculum and tailoring your approach to best suit individual emotional & attainment needs as well as personalities, you will:

• Delivering well-being and mindfulness sessions to boost confidence and self-esteem
• Support with ELSA interventions
• Use extensive positive reinforcement and strategies to promote engagement
• Regularly liaise with the SENCO on pupil progress, further requirements and key milestones

What you need to succeed

• Full “Right to Work” in the UK
• Referenceable experience supporting children and young people (classroom based is preferrable)
• Experience supporting SEMH and/or behavioural needs
• An Enhanced Children’s DBS check or willing to undergo
• An NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not essential

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
• Free training
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Access to exclusive vacancies