Reception Teaching Assistant

We are currently looking for a Reception Teaching Assistant to start ASAP in a Primary school in Carlisle. We are looking for a dedicated passionate person who has experience of working either with EYFS or KS1.

The school has had a recent large intake of children with additional needs who require 1:1 and class support. As a reception teaching Assistant you will be supporting young people with additional needs such and Autism, ADHD and speech and language delays. The role is to work within a friendly dynamic team.

The school has a supportive network of staff and senior leadership team. You will be offered support in the role and we will also offer SEND training.

The role:

• To work closely with the classroom teacher to deliver engaging and interactive lessons.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with additional needs.
• Help develop a safe and nurturing environment for learning, also with classroom management and behaviour guidance to ensure a positive learning atmosphere.
• Assist in school activities and events that encourage the holistic development of the pupils.
• Promote learning through indoor and outdoor play.

The ideal person:

• Has a passion for working with young people at EYFS.
• Has a passion for working with young people with Autism and other additional needs.
• Has patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Has a basic understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum or KS1.
• Holds relevant qualifications or has a willingness to work towards relevant qualifications is considered a plus.

School hours are 8.40am – 3.15pm – the position is a full time position with an immediate start – we will also consider part time people for the role.

When you become part of the Sense team you will be supported with your career. If you are interested in this position then please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch. You can find our more about us at www.senseeducation.co.uk

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but it is long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

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