Level 3 Learning Support Assistant

Your new company Desian Education are proud to be supporting a two-form entry primary school in St Helens that is held in high regard by it’s local community as they are looking to appoint a qualified and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This is a full-time temporary contract with an immediate start available and will last the rest of the academic year. Your new role This is an extremely inclusive and welcoming school that require a full qualified teaching assistant to support pupils with SEN across the EYFS and KS1 classes on a timetabled basis. You will be supporting pupils with a variety of needs including ASD, non-verbal and LD, so the ability to take an pupil and EHCP-led approach as to ensure that each pupils needs are met is imperative. Your duties will include: * 1:1 speech interventions including SALT, PECs and Makaton * Sensory stimuli and fine motor skills development * Use of phonics and letters and sounds to support speech * Implementing positive behaviour strategies What you need to succeed To be considered in your application you must: * Have relevant referenceable classroom experience * Experience supporting pupils with SEN (ASD and non-verbal is highly advantageous) * Be at least NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified What you’ll get in return If you are successful in your application you will receive: * Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant * Competitive rate of pay * Full holiday entitlement * Company pension scheme * Long-term contract * Possible permanent contract * Free training * Refer a Friend scheme * Access to exclusive vacancies