Teaching Assistant - SEN Primary

Job Title

Teaching Assistant - Primary / SEN

Wirral, Merseyside, UK

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives (12 weeks temporary work which can lead to a permanent position after 12 weeks). The School is an independent 39-week specialist day provision for boys and girls, aged between 5 and 11 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We also work with a range of other education settings across Wirral.

• Supporting and supervising educational games, sports, and craft activities
• Assisting children with reading and literacy tasks
• Preparing classrooms for lessons and activities
• Working with pupils in small groups or on a 1:1 basis, including children with additional needs
• Creating displays of children’s work
• Supporting teachers in managing classroom behaviour
• Helping children on school trips and during group activities
• Listening to children read, telling stories, and providing extra support as needed

• Minimum of 3 months' experience working with children in schools, nurseries, or similar settings
• References covering the last two years (no gaps)
• Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

• Excellent rates of pay, paid weekly with no payroll charges
• Flexible working hours to suit your needs
• Access to the Vetro Mobile App for shift communication and booking
• Support from an education-led consultant with a personal approach
• Free training opportunities
• Entry into our Golden Ticket prize draw to win £1,000
• Holiday pay, either paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
• Contributed pension scheme

If you can support and encourage children to flourish, we would love to hear from you.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.