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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Evesham
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Teaching Assistant
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    Up-to £90.00 per day
  • Closing date

    26 Jun 2024

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

The Agency
Hays is one of the market-leading agencies in the Education sector in Evesham and is currently actively recruiting for SEN Teaching Assistant jobs to assist with a rising demand for supply staff. Hays has built long-lasting relationships with local primary and reception schools in Evesham and has a commitment to getting the right candidate in the right schools, with a number of jobs being registered every week.

What you will be doing/ your responsibilities:
  • Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
  • Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
  • Recording and reporting children’s progress to the Teacher
  • Helping children stay focused during class hours
  • Supervising group activities, sports events and school outings
  • Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
  • Helping Teachers improving the core skills of children with Special Educational Needs, for example reading, writing or providing 1:1 care
  • Looking after children who are unwell or upset
  • Providing a healthy, engaging and safe learning environment for children
What you’ll need to succeed, skills and competencies:
  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or equivalent (at least 20 days in the last 2 years)
  • Understanding of Special Educational Needs (e.g. physical or mental impairment, learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia), ADHD, ASD)
  • Ability to guide and support children with SEN (ages of 5-11)
  • Ability to communicate clearly and articulately
  • Inquisitive towards children, good relationship building
  • Ability to create an encouraging and appropriate learning environment for children with SEN
  • Empathetic - understanding, encouraging and sensitivity towards children and their needs
  • Ability to carry out tasks involving a computer or hand-device
  • Resilient, ability to respond calmly and constructively when under stress
  • Adaptable and flexible work attitude
  • Ability to learn and use a range of strategies to deal with classroom and individual behaviour
Desired but not essential qualifications:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
  • Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or similar
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or similar
  • T Level in Education and Early Years or similar
What you’ll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity, working in some excellent schools. You’ll receive:
  • A day rate of up to £90 per day in addition to holiday pay
  • Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
  • Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
  • A dedicated Hays consultant
Location: Evesham (on-site)
Contract type: Full-time or part-time, flexible daily availability depending on your needs

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 on your career.

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