The Youth Education Service is a leading education recruitment agency specialising in whole school recruitment in schools across Merseyside. With over a decade of experience, we are dedicated to matching educators with the right schools and providing continuous support and professional development. Our mission is to create an education-focused community passionate about delivering positive outcomes for young people.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking 5 x Teaching Assistants to work at an SEMH School in Wirral. This role is perfect for anyone who has recently completed a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification but the school are also open to considering applicants with relevant experience working with children/young people. The school currently have 2 sites across KS2-KS4 and are due to open a new site in September 2024. This is the perfect opportunity to make a significant positive impact on young people’s lives and is a perfect first step or side step into a rewarding career in education.

Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide one-on-one support to pupils with SEN.
• Deliver pre-planned intervention support to identified pupils outside the classroom.
• Assist with classroom/behaviour management.
• Liaise with other professionals to follow and adapt support plans as required.
• Contribute to pupil assessment and monitoring and report any behaviour/safeguarding incidents.
• Participate in extracurricular activities.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant (Desirable)

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Passion for working with vulnerable young people.

Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.

Ability to use initiative and be pro-active.

Relevant experience or personal experience.

Passion for working with children and wanting to make a difference.

What We Offer:

• Daily rate of £85-£105 per day
• Matched pay guarantee* (We will match or better your current pay if working via another agency)
• Continuous professional development and training (Access to 23 free training modules)
• Opportunities for career advancement – We will regularly review your goals and liaise with senior leaders in the school to discuss progression opportunities
• Round-the-clock support
• Regular networking events – As well as feeling part of a school team we want you to feel part of TYES so we regularly hold networking events where you will have the chance to meet other employees and our team!

The Youth Education Service (TYES) is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The Youth Education Service is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Join us at TYES and help transform the future of education!