SEN Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience working with children with challenging behaviour?

Do you have a keen interest in working within the education or mental health sectors?

Are you a resilient and positive person, ready to make a difference in the lives of young people?

Become a guiding force in the educational journey of students with special needs - discover the fulfilling role of an SEN Teaching Assistant.

As a Teaching Assistant, your primary responsibility is to foster a supportive learning environment for the students, ensuring their overall well-being and maximising their potential. You may be required to support with care needs when necessary, employing positive behaviour management, and tailoring your approach to each child. Building warm and supportive relationships with pupils, your role is to create a safe and enjoyable learning atmosphere, promoting independence, personal development, and maintaining high behavioural expectations.

In addition, you will collaborate with the class teacher to deliver a high-quality, differentiated curriculum, aiming for each pupil to achieve their full potential across all areas of learning.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Working towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or an equivalent is desirable
• GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD
• Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
• Be positive and creative in meeting pupils' needs

What's on offer?

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Full training and continued support
• Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
• Perkbox subscription
• Life assurance and pension
• Car lease scheme
• Bike to work scheme 
• Free parking 
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

If you wish to apply, or find out more please get in touch! Call Sara on 01293 527416!

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Safety and Compliance: Randstad Education maintains the highest standards of child safety and compliance when placing candidates into schools. Any successful candidates will be subject to the compliance process, which includes an enhanced DBS check