SEN TA (Specialist setting)

Randstad Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency in Leeds seeks a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs. The role involves delivering individualized support and working with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must have experience with PMLD and a calm, patient approach. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Personal consultant support

Training and development opportunities

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a specialist setting.
• Enhanced Child DBS on update service or willingness to apply.
• Legal right to work in the UK without restrictions.
• Training in Team Teach or similar techniques is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised support plans for pupils.
• Assist with personal care and mobility.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
• Use non-verbal communication methods for pupil expression.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists.

Skills

Experience with children with PMLD

Strong communication skills

Calm and patient demeanor

Teamwork skills

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Are you a highly compassionate individual with a passion for supporting pupils with complex needs?

Can you create a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels understood and valued?

Do you have the specialist skills and patience to help a child with significant barriers to learning truly thrive?

If so, we want to hear from you! Randstad Education is actively building a talent pool of dedicated and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistants for a variety of rewarding day-to-day and long-term roles within specialist SEND settings across the LS6 area.

Key Responsibilities:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist setting, your role is crucial to the success and well-being of the pupils. You will be responsible for:

• Delivering individualised support plans, including therapeutic activities and communication strategies, to meet each pupil's unique needs.

• Providing assistance with personal care, mobility, and feeding, always maintaining a child's dignity and comfort.

• Confidently and calmly managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours using specialist techniques in line with a pupil's plan.

• Using non-verbal communication methods, such as PECS or Makaton, to build rapport and aid pupil expression.

• Working seamlessly with the class teacher, therapists, and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a consistent and supportive approach.

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you must possess:

• Demonstrable experience working with children with profound, complex, and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) in a specialist setting.

• An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for a new one).

• The legal right to work in the UK without any restrictions.

• Specific training in areas such as Team Teach, Team-Ex, Makaton, PECS, or similar techniques is highly desirable.

• A calm, exceptionally patient, and resilient approach.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils and a commitment to their well-being.

Why Work With Randstad?

As a leading recruitment agency in the education sector, we offer:

• We ensure you are paid a fair, competitive wage that reflects your valuable skills.

• You'll have a personal consultant to guide you and provide ongoing support throughout your placements.

• Access to a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.

• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers for every successful referral of a teacher or teaching assistant.

• We work with a wide range of schools, giving you access to diverse and rewarding opportunities.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Apply today and take the next step in your career.

For additional information, you can contact the Leeds team at [e-mail] or call 01132462500.