St. Helens, Merseyside
Job Description
Last September we saw a huge surge in demand for 1:1 support, with children falling behind academically following lockdown, or suffering difficult times in their home environment, the need for additional support is higher than ever. This September is expected to be the same and, with that in mind, Academics are eager to hear from Teaching Assistants who have experience of working with children with additional needs.
A Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning / Early Years Educator or similar would be a bonus but is not a pre-requisitie, and the same can be said for a Team Teach or similar qualification
Excellent behaviour management and varied de-escalation strategies will be a must, and you will have varied techniques to ensure the engagement of the child and to help them to progress rowards expected attainment levels.
Ideally our 1:1 Teaching Assistant will have experience with any of the following:
SEMH
EBSD and challenging behaviour,
ASD,
Learning difficulties (dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, global delay)
Physical difficulties.What''s in it for you?
Competitive rates of pay
One point of contact
Clear expectations and guidance throughout your Academics experience.
Free safeguarding awareness course.
A dedicated consultant.
Opportunity to really make a difference to a child''s education
24 hours serviceAcademics are a leading national education agency that specialise in the recruitment of long term and daily supply teachers and support staff. As an Academic''s Teaching Assistant you will have a dedicated consultant who will support you with your career and who will give you access to a variety of opportunities, all at great rates of daily pay!
All roles will require an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS), although we can help with this process a new application is required, and references checks from previous employers.
Is the above just what you''re looking for, if so please get in touch with Andy Willmitt on (phone number removed) or send across your c.v. on (url removed)
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