Year 5 General Teaching Assistant - St Helens

General year 5 teaching assistant needed for St Helens primary school - May half-term start.

We are working in partnership to recruit skilled individuals who have a flair and passion for working with children.

They are looking for someone who can make bonds quickly and present a warm and friendly persona. The school promotes outdoor play, and you will be working with a KS2 child working at a slightly lower level.

This role is for 3 full days a week with the possibility to continue for the September term for the right candidate.

We can provide support in interviews and tips on how to be successful in schools.

Your new company.

Your new school sets high standards for both staff and children and incorporates the values of ambition, respect, and courage. You will be expected to establish effective communication and build long-lasting relationships with both students and staff. You will be expected to immerse yourself in up-and-coming community extracurricular events and strengthen existing community relationships. Your new school is enthusiastic about enabling curiosity in children and promotes an enthusiastic approach to current and new teaching practices. The school is in the affluent area of Rainford, in St Helens and has a mixture of outstanding and Send pupils who need additional support. The leafy suburbs prive a pretty and calming working environment with a strong and involved leadership team to help the school promote excellent behaviour and ambition for pupils.

Your new role.

Your new role will include supporting pupils in KS2 on a 1-1 and general basis and helping to boost their ability to access the curriculum and succeed academically for the end of the year. You may be required to work outside the classroom for intervention classes and provide support throughout the year in assessments and bridging curriculum gaps. You will be engaging in and monitoring behaviour in a variety of ways and adhere to school policies. You will be ensuring pupil engagement and use / provide resource material to suit attainment / SEN needs. You will work closely with the school SENCo and outside agencies to provide SEN provisions.

What you will need to succeed.

• Recent experience of the curriculum (KS2) aged children.
• Provide relevant references.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and flexibility.
• Highly motivated and driven to exceed expectations.
• Up-to-date DBS preferred (Hays can supply if needed).

What you will get in return?

By registering with Hays Education, not only will you receive all the support you need from a DfE accredited recruitment expert, you will also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

- Advice on CV writing and interview techniques.
- Access to free Professional Development Training.
- Access to permanent vacancies through the Hays PRP team.
- Option to join our guarantee scheme .
- Competitive rates of pay and holiday pay.
- 350 reward vouchers when you recommend a colleague .

What you need to do now.

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