Your new company An excellent and challenging opportunity has come about in a welcoming and friendly primary school in Stoke offering one to one support to a pupil who demonstrates ADHD, Autism and Challenging Behaviour in KS1.

Your new role

The child you will be supporting is in Year 3 and requires full time support. Due to the nature of the child's needs it is essential that you are able to build a strong rapport with them and offer them continued and consistent support. Due to the challenges faced when supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, you will be required to offer pastoral support and care to the pupil whenever necessary. Therefore, the school are looking for someone who can act as a strong role model, who is consistent, patient, resilient and confident.

What you'll need to succeed

This position is perfect for a behaviour specialist Teaching Assistant with previous experience of supporting pupils with SEN and one who would like to further their experience. You will also have excellent communication skills and have a firm understanding of the UK National Curriculum. The successful Teaching Assistant will also be able to:

* Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and carers * Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills * Create a stimulating and supportive learning environment that for the child you are working with * Develop a range of activities that contributes to the enrichment programme of the school * Support the teaching of a curriculum that allows all students to achieve according to their ability * Be a patient and understanding supporter to vulnerable students

What you'll get in return

In return you will get an excellent support network, the opportunity to gain further responsibilities within your position and the opportunity to become a permanent member of staff.

* Recommend A Friend Scheme of £250 reward vouchers * Access to free Professional Development Training * Holiday Pay * Option to pay into pension * A Specialist Recruitment Consultant to work one-to-one with * Free CV and Interview advice

What you need to do now

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