Primary School Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a passionate SEN teaching assistant to support Year 1 children with special needs in Wakefield. This full-time role involves assisting with learning needs and promoting inclusion in a nurturing specialist school. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and be eligible to work in the UK. Join a team that values mutual care and positive ethos in education.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

High quality training and support

Free career advice and CV writing support

Free onsite parking

Refer a Friend Scheme with £300 rewards

Experience from exceptional leadership team

Qualifications

• An enhanced DBS or willingness to get one.
• Interest in personal and professional development.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of pupils during teachers' absence.
• Follow child protection and confidentiality policies.
• Promote good behavior and accountability among pupils.
• Support Inclusion and ensure equal access to learning.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

Confidence in evaluating learning needs

Knowledge of teaching methods for SEND pupils

Active listening skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Job description

Do you have a background in care and think you could thrive in an educational setting?

Can you collaborate effectively with teachers and other professionals in an educational setting?

Are you willing to work as part of a team to ensure the best outcomes for pupils with SEN?

If the answer is yes, an exciting prospect awaits you!

We are looking for a passionate SEN teaching assistant willing to extend support and help Year 1 children with special needs. This is a full time position (8:30 AM- 3:30 PM; Monday to Friday) and you will be supporting children of ages between 5-7 in a SEN specialist school based out of Wakefield area.

The school is a nurturing school where every child is supported to achieve their best. Their dedicated staff foster independence, well-being, and a positive ethos, delivering a rich curriculum that empowers children for a fulfilling life. Mutual care between staff and children is a cornerstone of their values.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist with the supervision of pupils alongside other support staff during a class teachers' absence.
• Follow child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection policies and procedures, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• Promote good behaviour and encourage pupils to take accountability for their actions.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance, support diversity and ensure pupils have equal access to learning and development.
• Build a trusting relationship with all pupils and communicate according to their understanding.

Requirements

• The confidence to evaluate learning needs and actively seek new teaching methods.
• Knowledge of various teaching methods appropriate for SEND pupils.
• Demonstrate active listening skills and strong verbal communication skills.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get a new one
• An interest in developing your personal and professional progress.
• Provide feedback to pupils in a constructive way that reinforces learning.
• Eligibility to work in UK (No sponsorship provided)

Benefits

• Career Development Opportunities
• High quality training and support
• Free career advice and CV writing support provided by randstad
• Free onsite parking
• A generous "Refer a Friend" Scheme, which allows you the opportunity to earn £300 in shopping vouchers per placed referral after 30 days of employment
• Opportunity to gain experience from an exceptional leadership team

If this description fits you, Don't wait any longer, seize the chance - Apply now!

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