SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant in Manchester to support pupils with special educational needs. The role involves supervising and assisting students, ensuring they can engage with their learning in a safe and supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have experience working in schools and be eligible to work in the UK. Competitive rates and personal development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Breaks and vacations aligned with academic calendar

Free accredited training

Weekly pay and competitive daily rates

Earn £300 in shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Enhanced child DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Previous experience in schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Promote interaction and engagement during lessons.
• Create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication skills

Experience with SEND

Job description

Are you passionate about making learning enjoyable & 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.

About the School:
An excellent team of staff who are all totally committed to ensuring every child in their care receives the best possible education in an exciting, happy, safe, and secure environment. Their agenda is the high quality of teaching and learning for the children. And the children's well-being is at the heart of every decision they make. They love celebrating the achievements and successes of all our children. They firmly believe in working in partnership with parents/carers, the parish, and the wider community to ensure they achieve the very best for all their children.

Some exciting Benefits:

• 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.

Working for Randstad entitles you to the following 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

Key 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.

Your primary requirements to get cleared for this role:

• 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.

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.