An excellent primary school in Stockport is looking for an experienced teaching assistant to work on a 1:1 basis. This role is to support an autistic child in year 1. Starting in September for the full academic year, with the view to move onto a school contract.
Key Responsibilities of Teaching Assistant
Provide learning support for a students on a 1:1 basis
Assist with the development of individual education and behavioural plans setting challenging expectations for pupils to achieve learning goals.
Establish trusting relationships with pupils with interactions according to individual needs and personalities.
Work closely with SENCo and Class Teacher to ensure learning is tailored to needs of pupils
Personal Specification of Teaching Assistant
Have experience supporting primary aged students on a 1:1 basis (at least 1 year)
Have a strong understanding of SEND Needs such as: ASC and Speech & Language Needs
Willing to support in the classroom as well deliver targeted interventions with a focus on speech and language
Have an ability to use own initiative with an ability to ‘think on your feet’
Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
to this vacancy.