Your new schoolYour new Head Teacher based within a South Gloucestershire primary is now searching for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team until the end of the academic year with the potential of continuing until the end of the academic year for the right candidate. This inclusive school has an excellent SEND team with proven success of providing support to all students with specific educational needs.

Your new roleAs an SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be working with a year 1 student on a 1:1 basis with Autism. You will continue the use of effective communication methods, including visual aids devised by the previous Teaching Assistant that have enabled successful engagement within lessons. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting the child through learning, with social development and encouraging positive behaviour.

What you'll need to succeed

• You must have recent relevant experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a school.
• You will be passionate about working with young people and supporting them in their development and engagement within a school setting with the ability to develop positive relationships.
• It is desirable to hold NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications.

What you'll get in return

• 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
• You will be paid a competitive daily wage.

• Long-term work in a Teaching Assistant job in a local primary school whilst gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment
• You will receive the benefits of working with your own personal teaching assistant consultant who is committed to finding a job that is perfect for you.
• Experience working in an exclusive HAYS school
• £250 worth of High street vouchers if you successfully refer a friend to work for Hays

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this teaching assistant job, 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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