SEN Teaching Assistant

TipTopJob; Saltash; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their passionate team. This role involves working with children and young people with special needs, providing support in a specialist school environment. Candidates should have experience with SEN children or in a related setting and possess strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities for continuous career development, free training, and a supportive work environment. If you are calm, caring, and resilient, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with complex needs.

Benefits

Continuous career development opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Free accredited training

Weekly pay

Referral bonus of GBP300

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Strong reading, writing, numeracy, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Assist with pupils' additional care needs, such as feeding and toileting.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Behavior management

Calm and resilient personality

Education

Eligibility to work in the UK

Enhanced child DBS

Tools

CPD training

Team Teach training

Job description

Every student can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way.

Randstad Education is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is dedicated and passionate about working with children and young people with special needs.

This role is available to start as soon as possible at a specialist school located in Plymouth.

The position requires some experience working with SEN children or in a related setting.

If you have experience as a teaching assistant in a mainstream school and wish to specialize in SEND support, or if you are currently working in care or residential care and want to transfer your skills to a school environment, or if you are an experienced SEN teaching assistant looking for a new opportunity, and you have the right to work in the UK, then we can help you find your next career move. APPLY NOW.

School Overview

This school caters to students aged 3 to 19 with physical disabilities, illnesses, and related learning and communication challenges. They aim to provide an educational experience that fosters academic skills, personal growth, and self-esteem. The school seeks a caring and resilient individual to join their dedicated team. Many pupils have complex needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, social, emotional, and mental health issues, sensory/physical needs, or specific learning difficulties.

Randstad Offers You These Exciting 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
• Support in classrooms as a Teaching Assistant
• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
• Referral bonus of GBP300 in shopping vouchers, subject to terms and conditions

Benefits When Working at This School

• Access to excellent facilities supporting learning and development
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Opportunity for a permanent position and experience in the SEN sector
• Being part of a passionate team
• Additional accredited training and CPD, including topics like adverse childhood experiences, safeguarding, team teaching, and autism

This Role Is Best Suited For Individuals Who Can

• Work with pupils one-to-one or in small groups
• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Support students with challenging behavior
• Prepare resources and classroom equipment for lessons
• Assist with pupils' additional care needs, such as feeding and toileting
• Help pupils complete daily tasks and learning activities
• Ensure pupils are safeguarded and supported

Minimum Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• Two recent professional references
• Experience managing challenging behaviors
• A calm, caring, and resilient personality
• Strong reading, writing, numeracy, and communication skills
• Team Teach trained or willing to attend training