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
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