Your new company

Hays Recruitment are currently supporting a Ellesmere Port-based single-form entry primary and nursery schools as they are looking to appoint a motivated and experienced teaching assistant to support the KS1 and KS2 (Key Stage) classes. This is a long-term full-time contract starting after the February half-term, and an immediate start can be accommodated for the right individual.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant within this school, you will be supporting all the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 classes. You work alongside class teachers to offer a stimulating and engaging learning environment and aid in general classroom and behaviour management. You will build strong constructive relationships with pupils by taking a pupil-centred approach to education and actively encouraging pupils to take part in lessons. You will offer intervention and booster sessions in all core subjects as required as well as offer intense interventions within a separate classroom on a small group basis. You will ensure that all sessions are in line with attainment needs by liaising with class teachers.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as a minimum of 40 days referenceable experience as a teaching assistant within the last 2 years, as well as:

• Previous experience supporting KS1 and/or KS2 classes
• Experience holding intervention and booster sessions
• An NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification is advantageous

What you'll get in return

If you are successful in your application, you will receive the full support, dedication and guidance of a senior DfE accredited recruitment consultant as well as a wide range of benefits which include:

• Free training
• Company pension scheme
• Full holiday entitlement
• Competitive rate of pay
• Long-term contract
• Upfront cost of DBS covered
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Refer a Friend scheme

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, 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.