1-2-1 Teaching Assistant

A school in the heart of Great Barr are seeking a 1-2-1 teaching assistant to join their Key Stage 1 team

Your new company

Located in the heart of Great Barr, the school is perfectly located for commuters from Walsall and Birmingham. There are ample parking options available at the school and multiple public transport options being available within a few minutes walk of the school.

This Ofsted rating ‘Good’ Primary school work exceptionally hard to develop children who are equipped for the ever changing world we live in so that they are positive, independent, ambitious and believe that they can succeed. This is reflected consistently in their Ofsted reports.
Your new role

As a 1-2-1 teaching assistant staff member, you will be assigned to a new pupil that is attending the school straight after Easter. Your role will require commitment throughout the agreement to aid the child’s progression, dedicated solely to the academic progress for the child. Although the child is in Year 1, you will be required to follow the Early Years curriculum as he has language delay and little social interaction. Overall, the child is a happy child but sensitive, he requires additional support to evolve and catch up with the national curriculum. You will have support available from other teachers and the leadership team throughout your placement.

As a 1-2-1 Support teacher, your responsibilities will include:

Working solely with this child
Tailoring work based on the individual needs of the student
Working collaboratively with the class teachers to promote consistent development
Support core subject development
Manage behaviour when working individually
What you’ll need to succeed

As this position is due to starts as soon as the school opens after Easter, it is essential that you are available full-time throughout the placement.

For this role you will need to complete our compliance process; a positive and prompt approach to this is essential to ensure processed in time for the proposed start date. You will need:

Access to right to work document, identification, proof of address
Enhanced child DBS, preferably on the Update Service
Level 2 LSA
Prompt references covering the last 2 years minimum
Access to certificates and QTS reference number

The school have stated that for a teaching assistant to thrive in this role, they will need a good patient and nurturing approach, being proactive and be a strong Learning Support Assistant, but also excellent re-engagement techniques. A positive and dedicated approach to teaching is vital for this role; role-modelling behaviour for the child.

You will be working alongside a very experienced teaching team. Meaning there are a variety of support options throughout the position; for both behaviour management and progression targeting or monitoring.

What you’ll get in return

Successful applicants will work directly with an expert recruitment consultant throughout the on-boarding process; working with a specially trained consultant means you will be smoothly on-boarded and in to the position at the earliest opportunity.

Your consultant will remain your direct point of contact throughout your Hays career, whether in this role or after. You will have access to a host of training and up-skilling courses through our industry leading training platform.

As this is a long-term position, you will have Access to our advanced timesheets and payroll team; who will work quickly and proactively to ensure you are paid correctly and on time. Competitive daily rate which can be discussed in detail through the on-boarding process. Holiday Pay Access to our Hays Hub

What you need to do now

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