SEN TA Primary - Manchester

Randstad Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency in Manchester is looking for a passionate teaching assistant to support children with special educational needs (SEND). This rewarding role allows you to make a meaningful impact in a 'Good' rated school. Ideal candidates will have an Enhanced child DBS and eligibility to work in the UK. Responsibilities include supervising pupils, facilitating their learning, and creating a supportive environment.

Benefits

Continuous career development opportunities

Dedicated consultant for application guidance

Free accredited training

Weekly pay and competitive rates

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced child DBS on the update service.
• Previous experience in schools is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils with SEND and ensure their safety.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and communicate effectively.
• Promote class interaction and facilitate engagement in lessons.
• Create a supportive and orderly learning environment.
• Assist in planning and displaying pupils' work.
• Provide feedback on progress and report concerns.
• Accompany teaching staff on school trips.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication skills

Trust-building

Education

Enhanced child DBS

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making learning enjoyable and inspiring? Do you want to add value by encouraging the skills in children? Are you an engaging and exciting teaching assistant? If it's a yes, then being a SEND TA is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant difference in your educational career. We have an opportunity to make this happen. We seek a confident and enthusiastic teaching assistant to work in an exciting school environment. The school for which we are hiring is an OFSTED-rated "Good" school in Manchester.

Benefits

• Rewarding Work Atmosphere: Working at a primary school, particularly one with a close-knit community like a Catholic institution, offers immense satisfaction. You may positively influence the lives of young pupils, nurturing their learning, personal development, and values.


• Potential permanent role: The school frequently furnishes stable job positions, ensuring a reasonable level of employment security.


• Breaks and Vacations: School roles usually come with breaks and holidays synchronised with the academic timetable, granting you regular respites throughout the year.


• Values-Driven Education: The School imparts a values-based education, intertwining moral and ethical teachings into the curriculum. If these principles resonate with you, this aspect could be profoundly fulfilling.


• Personal Development: Operating within an educational setting necessitates adaptability, composure, and robust communication skills. These attributes can foster your personal maturation and advancement.

Randstad Benefits

• Continuous career development opportunities


• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process


• Free accredited training, both online and on-site


• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates


• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils with SEND ensuring their safety and ability to access learning activities and understand the information presented.


• Build a trusting relationship with all pupils and communicate according to their understanding.


• Promote class interaction and ensure pupils engage throughout the lessons.


• Create a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment.


• Assist with the display of pupils' work and the planning of learning activities.


• Assist pupils with practical activities using a variety of teaching aids.


• Under the guidance of teaching staff, provide feedback to pupils, parents, and carers about their progress, achievements, and any problems that may have arisen.


• Follow child protection, health, safeguarding, security, confidentiality, and reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.


• Accompanied teaching staff and pupils on school trips, taking responsibility for a group of pupils under the teacher's supervision when needed.

Qualifications

• An Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to get a new one.


• Eligibility to work in the UK. (Essential)


• Previous experience in Schools preferred.


• 2 relevant professional references


• Adapt to the needs of the students in a professional and courteous manner.

How to apply

At Randstad Education, our endeavour is to match our top candidates with the most fitting positions.

Feel free to take the next step and connect with us. You can dial 0161 200 1906 or send an email to [e-mail] to embark on your journey in the field of education.