Classroom Support Assistant (CSA/TA)

Randstad Education; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Stourport-on-Severn is seeking a Classroom Support Assistant to work with children with severe and complex learning needs. This role offers the chance to significantly impact students' learning experiences while enjoying exceptional training and resource support. Ideal candidates should be nurturing, patient, and committed to facilitating accessible education.

Benefits

Accessible Public transport links

Free parking available

On-site training

Discounted childcare

Staff refreshments

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Desirable qualification or experience in Teaching Assistance.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis.
• Working with the teacher to support learning objectives.
• Supporting learners with severe and complex needs.

Skills

Nurturing

Patience

Communication

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Do you love supporting children and seeing the 'light bulb moment'? Do you want the opportunity to support the delivery of a fun, interactive and creative curriculum? Do you want to be remembered for years to come for helping to make learning accessible to all children?

This role is to start ASAP. It is a fabulous opportunity for a Classroom Support Assistant that enjoys working on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis with children with additional needs. This is a large specialist school for students with moderate, severe, and profound and multiple learning difficulties, and autistic conditions between the ages of 5-16 years.

This is a setting with a palpable buzz and feel-good atmosphere where the children feel safe and enabled in all aspects of their learning. Applicants for this role need to be nurturing, patient and committed to making learning accessible to children with severe and complex learning difficulties. The school offers exceptional training courses completely free of charge with time in your working day to complete all necessary aspects allowing you to develop in your career to HLTA or qualified status. The school boasts brilliant grounds, outstanding resources and outdoor learning spaces.

Benefits

• Accessible Public transport links
• Free parking available
• Ready supply of tea, cakes and biscuits in the modern and spacious staff room
• Discounted childcare available
• On-site training
• Bright and spacious classrooms with top of the range resources and technology
• Supportive Senior leadership

Requirements

• Teaching Assistant Qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Relevant teaching Assistant and SEN experience (desirable)
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis
• Supporting learners with severe and complex needs
• Working with the teacher to support the learning objectives

Application process

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.