Are you a caring Teaching Assistant who specialises in early years?

Can you use your experience and knowledge of SEND to help children to develop a range of skills?

Chalk are seeking 3 caring Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible in a friendly Special School in Coventry.

Job Description

This Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting SEND children developing at EYFS stage, so you will need good understanding and experience of Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS). You will work closely with the class teacher supporting the children across various activities, while providing a happy and safe learning environment.

This welcoming and inclusive special school supporting pupils aged 7–18 with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including medical needs, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism, and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

We are looking for caring and committed individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential. Experience of working with SEND is essential. Knowledge of alternative communication approaches and manual handling would be beneficial.

For more info please contact Alexandra on 07377 969 649

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience supporting young people with SEND/ complex needs
• Good understanding of EYFS
• Excellent communication skills (knowledge of Makaton, AAC device, BSL)
• Strong behaviour management
• A caring and positive attitude with a flexible approach

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £100 in vouchers

About Chalk

At Chalk we aim to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing tailored staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. Chalk is made up of a team of experienced education recruiters who all share the same goal – to build solid, long-term relationships with schools, teachers and support staff alike.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools and alternative provisions across England and Wales, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies in the education and care sector.

Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay.