Year 5 Teaching Assistant
Trafford
£90-100/day DOE
Full time Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
Paid PAYE via Now Education
Equal pay to perm staff in similar role from 13th week onwards
Long term, could go perm eventually
Starting ASAP in February.
Job description
This is a role for an industrious & committed Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding primary school in Stretford, Trafford, starting ASAP in February 2025.
This full-time position involves supporting a pupil in Year 5 with Autism, as well as supporting the wider group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with Autism who is academically achieving well however there are sensory, emotional & behavioural needs that require additional support.
- Support your colleagues in the group and wider school.
- Aid the implementation of of educational activities and lessons.
- Contribute to a safe, positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience working as a Primary Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Behaviour Support Assistant, Learning Mentor or Learning Support Assistant would be ideal.
- Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills are essential.
- You will need to look out for triggers and implement prevention and de-escalation strategies in order to allow the young person to engage effectively in lessons.
- An adaptable, flexible and proactive approach is required.
- You must bring a positive attitude & a genuine desire to support this pupil and the rest of the class in their academic, social, emotional and physical development.
Benefits
- Excellent pay & conditions.
- Company pension (T&Cs apply).
- Referral Scheme – we pay up to £100 for successful referral (T&Cs apply).
- Highly experienced consultant to support you through the process.
- Could eventually turn into a permanent contract at the school.
- Working with an established & long standing staff team.
- Safe, inclusive, supportive and fun working environment.
- Chance to make a real difference to a child at such a crucial stage in their development.
- Learn new skills to enhance your CV and take the next step in your career.
- Referral Scheme – we pay up to £100 for a successful candidate referral (T&Cs apply)
Requirements
- CV with full history from education to present.
- Right to Work & Proof of Address in the UK.
- DBS certificate on the Update Service (or be happy to apply for a new one).
- Min. of 2 professional references.
- Overseas Police Check if applicable.
- Some experience supporting in children in Early Years or Primary.
APPLY NOW!
To apply for this Trafford based Early Years Teaching Assistant role contact Graham Warner at Now Education in Manchester by calling 07572 781140 or 0161 676 2900, emailing your CV to graham.warner@noweducation.co.uk or by clicking APPLY below.
All applicants must be able to provide the appropriate documents & references and will be offered work on successfully passing Now Education’s compliance checks.
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