EYFS TEACHING ASSISTANT - 1:1

Lancashire County Council

  • Chorley, Lancashire
  • £25,185-25,989 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Location, PR7SummaryLocation - Chorley Area
Teaching Assistant
Job Type: Long-term, Full-time from Monday 8th SeptemberWe are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team in Chorley. This long-term role involves working on a 1:1 basis with a reception class child who has autism. The position starts on September 8th and offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on a child's educational journey.Day-to-day of the role:
  • Provide tailored support to a child with autism, ensuring they engage effectively in learning activities.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of educational plans that cater to the child's specific needs.
  • Facilitate social interactions and help the child integrate more successfully with peers.
  • Monitor the child's progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents to help adapt learning approaches as needed.
  • Maintain a safe, nurturing environment that encourages learning and development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs.
  • Understanding of the challenges faced by children with autism and effective strategies to support them.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other staff.
  • Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential.
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Consistent working hours (8.50am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday).
  • Supportive working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children's barred list check and satisfactory referencing.Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.For an informal discussion please contact:Tel: 01772 200845 , https://www.reed.com/lancashire-teaching-agencyEqual Opportunities statementAn Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitationRehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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