EYFS Teaching Assistant

Your new company Hays are seeking an energetic, skilled and caring practitioner to support children with additional learning needs for one of our schools based in the Sefton area. The school is looking for someone to support in KS1 on a 1-1 basis. This position is fixed term until August 2025 (in the first instance) and is linked to SEND funding. Your new role You will support children with additional learning needs in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher. You will work closely with other professionals in Key Stage 1 and act on recommendations from external agencies such as SALT, OT, EP and the Autism Support Team. What you'll need to succeed Have confidence in supporting children on a 1:1 or small group basis Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs Be able to set high expectations for themselves and children Have a willingness to contribute positively to our happy team and become involved in the wider aspects of school life Be able to meet the demands of the KS1 curriculum Have excellent basic skills in English and Maths. Be a highly skilled communicator. Motivate and encourage the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils' needs Liaise with class teacher, SENDCO and other professionals about the pupil profile and/or Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP), contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate Be consistent and effective when implementing agreed behaviour management and social communication strategies Help to make appropriate resources to support the pupilWhat you'll get in return If you are successful with your application, you will receive the full support, dedication, and guidance of a DfE accredited consultant as well as a wide range of benefits, which include: Free training Upfront cost of DBS accounted for Access to exclusive vacancies Refer a Friend scheme Ongoing support Highly competitive daily rate Weekly pay Full holiday entitlement Access to permanent vacancies What you need to do now 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 about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)