SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special needs. This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils in a specialist school, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their potential. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN, a calm demeanor, and the ability to manage challenging behaviors. Join a supportive team that prioritizes professional development and student well-being, and enjoy benefits like continuous career growth and free accredited training. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Continuous career development

Free accredited training

Weekly pay

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
• Experience working with children with additional needs is required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Assist with pupils' care needs and daily tasks.

Skills

Experience with SEN (Special Educational Needs)

Good communication skills

Ability to manage challenging behaviors

Teamwork

Calm and caring personality

Education

Enhanced child DBS

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.

Requirements include some experience working with SEN or children, and the ideal candidate may have experience in mainstream schools, care, or residential care sectors, or be an experienced SEN teaching assistant looking for a new opportunity. Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

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 supportive team. Many pupils have complex needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, or social, emotional, and mental health challenges.

Randstad offers benefits such as continuous career development, dedicated support, free accredited training, weekly pay, and referral bonuses.

Working at this school provides access to excellent facilities, a supportive leadership team, opportunities for permanent employment, and professional development through free training in areas like safeguarding and autism.

Ideal candidates can:

• Work with pupils individually or in small groups
• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Manage challenging behaviors
• Prepare resources and equipment for lessons
• Assist with pupils' care needs
• Support pupils' daily tasks and learning
• Ensure safeguarding and support for pupils

To qualify, you must have:

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

Join a dedicated team in a well-resourced environment that prioritizes student well-being. Apply now to start a rewarding career in education with Randstad.