teaching assistant

Desian Education are proud to be working in collaboration with an inclusive and supportive single-form entry primary school in Ellesmere Port. This school is at the heart of it's local community and due to maternity they are looking for a compassionate and reliable teaching assistant to join their team on a full-time temporary basis in the new year. This is a long-term temporary contract where you will play a vital role in the education and development of all pupils within the EYFS cohort (a mixed pre-school and nursery class). Your new role: As a teaching assistant within this school you will be working in collaboration with the class teacher and EYFS lead, supporting all pupils within the class on a 1:1 and small group basis, ensuring that each reaches their developmental and academic milestones. You will lead on small group phonics interventions using the read write inc scheme and hold 1:1/small group reading groups including story recall. Other duties will include:

• Interventions and boosters in all core subjects
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies with a focus on positive reinforcement and DOJO/reward charts
• Incorporating pupil key interests in the learning to promote engagement and focus
• Direct liaison with parents/guardians on pupil progress and further requirements
  
  Competitive rates of pay
• A full-time, long-term contract
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Free training and professional development